1.0. SR 04-21-1997 - Laserfiche WebLink

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· Priority #2 - Business Retention and Growth 0 Establish the "Business Incubator Program" to support the growth of job intensive and high tech businesses. 0 Maintain communication with existing businesses through various methods including surveys and general contact. ~) Use city resources to provide expansion opportunities not only for new business, but for existing businesses. 0 Expand the micro loan fund guidelines to assure that existing businesses are considered for high priority eligibility. 0 Work closely with the Energy City program to support the growth of energy related industry. · Priority #3 - East Highway 10 Development/ Redevelopment 0 Identify and prioritize the east Highway 10 redevelopment areas, and establish a plan to redevelop and market these areas. 0 Establish a long term design and land use plan including a uniform design theme for the overall east Highway 10 area. · Priority #4 - Downtown Redevelopment ~ Utilize new resources or existing plans to complete a focus study which will identify physical elements of the CBD which may be improved to provide a more uniform appearance and cohesiveness to the CBD. ~ Implement the results of the focus study through the use of additional HRA and private financing programs which may provide incentives to property owners. ~) Complete a market study of the CBD which Will, in part, help to identify viable business opportunities for this area, and implement a plan to attract these identified businesses. 0 Implement a positive method for sharing information between the Chamber, Rivers Edge, and CBD property owners regarding issues relevant to the economic viability of the CBD. ~ Identify and prioritize redevelopment areas within the CBD, and implement a plan to redevelop and market these prioritized areas.