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2013-2016 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN <br /> (TRACK CHANGES FROM 2009-2012 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN) <br /> INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT <br /> Objective:Attract new businesses and support existing businesses to increase the city's industrial tax <br /> base and employment base. <br /> ➢ STRATEGIES: <br /> ➢ Build on existing light industrial base by promoting available sites,business retention <br /> and expansion initiatives and business recruitment/attraction techniques <br /> ➢ Diversify economic base to include professional services,corporate campuses,energy- <br /> related,technology businesses <br /> ➢ Review existing programs,resources,and services and recommend improvements to <br /> increase competitive advantage and support goals <br /> ➢ Explore creative economic development collaborations <br /> ➢ Utilize Energy City and its tools to recruit new and assist existing businesses <br /> Ensure resources(compatible sites,financing tools,focused marketing,etc)are t Formatted:Indent:Left: 1", No bullets or <br /> numbering <br /> in place to achieve goals <br />