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About Economic Development

Economic Development

“...a process by which local government and/or community-based groups manage their existing resources and enter into new partnership arrangements with the private sector; or with each other, to create new jobs and stimulate economic activity in a well-defined economic zone.”
-Edward J. Blakely

Why is Economic Development Important?

  • Economic development is necessary for sustaining the competitiveness of the local economy and raising overall productivity and incomes.
  • Additional development can help maintain a high level of employment and job quality.
  • It can help to create the jobs necessary for providing opportunities for the un-employed and under employed
  • It can provide the earnings needed to make further investments in education, government services, amenities, infrastructure, and quality of life.

Typical Services of Economic Development Agencies

  • Research & Information
  • Marketing & Promotion
  • Financing & Incentives
  • Training & Human Resources Programming
  • Site location assistance & development
  • Market Development
  • Technical Assistance
  • Long Range Planning
  • Community Participation