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Cindy Nelson, Deputy City Manager for Development Services, introduced <br /> topic and presented Linda Summers, Economic Development Manager. <br /> Ms. Summers provided Council with an update of recent efforts of the <br /> Economic Development Division. Highlights of the presentation included: <br /> Current Economic Development Objectives: <br /> • Promote Business Expansion, Retention, and Attraction <br /> • Support Infrastructure for Economic Development <br /> • Continued Partnerships with Local Business and Community <br /> Associations 'i <br /> • Establish Cohesive Citywide Marketing Program <br /> • Continue to Promote Linkages with Workforce and Economic <br /> Development <br /> • Employee and Employer Training -Work Experience Programs <br /> • Market new Enterprise Zone (EZ) Expansion Areas <br /> • Continue Citywide Branding and Image Campaign through Website <br /> Update and "Good News" Portal <br /> • Promote Use of International Trade/Foreign Trade Zone <br /> • Continue to Utilize American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) <br /> Funding <br /> • Continue to Support Entrepreneurship and Small Businesses <br /> • Enhance Downtown's Economic Vitality with Programs and Services <br /> New Business Licenses Issued: <br /> Date # of New Business Licenses <br /> July, 2009 277 <br /> August, 2009 305 <br /> September, 2009 246 <br /> October, 2009 283 <br /> November, 2009 227 <br /> December, 2009 227 <br /> Business Outreach -Business Attraction Tools: <br /> • Marketing <br /> • Broker Forums and Tours <br /> • Interactive Available Properties Website (Loopnet) <br /> • Inventory of Available Properties <br /> • Retail Mapping Tools <br /> • Site Selection and Permit Assistance <br /> Business Outreach -Business Retention Tools: <br /> • Rapid Response Site Visits <br /> • Business Wellness Surveys <br /> • New Business Receptions <br /> • 100 Businesses for 100 Days Entrepreneurship Event <br /> • Next Event -April 22"d - "Money: Where to Find it and How to Get it- <br /> TODAY!" <br /> <br /> CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 MARCH 15, 2010 <br /> 10A-9 <br /> <br />