The following recommendations are made regarding the implementation of economic development.
- Staff and fund economic development activities.
- Amend the City Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance to reflect land use recommendations of this plan.
- Develop a new business park in or adjacent to one of the City's landfill sites.
- Reserve prime commercial properties near major community
entries and Interstate portals, for future office, conference, and lab
space.
- Network with other economic development organizations and agencies in the region.
- Develop highly professional marketing materials targeted toward new economy and professional business service industries.
- Explore the possibility of forming a Business Development Corporation.
- Capitalize a revolving loan fund specifically for clean and green industries.