Focus Area 1 - Identify ways to enhance the business climate and encourage growth from within
Determine priority for new business needs
(conduct community business survey
(develop target retail prospect list
Conduct focus group discussions
(research incentives to encourage expansion
(partner with Small Business Development Center
Recommend regional market center promotion
Focus Area 2 - Support efforts for a complete 2010 Census count
Potential Focus Area
Maintain a Community Economic Report Card
Track economic indicators
Sales tax
Business license
Building permits
CVB Annual Report
Unemployment
Business closings / average transition
WAFB Economic Impact
Enrollment
Health Care Stats