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ECONDEV�Economic Development Component for Mid-City Communities Plan Update

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  • Prior community plans make economic development a last-chapter section
  • Innovative economic development is key to funding public amenities

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Founders Look For

  • Direct access to buyers, suppliers, and talent
  • Amenities that attract and retain talent and customers
  • Affordability and financial support

WHO WE ARE

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Local Markets and Supply Chains

  • More than military and bio-tech
  • Start ups come in a wide range of modes
  • The city needs to be flexible and nimble

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Talent Acquisition

  • Limited pipelines
    • Collaboration with local universities are limited to engineering and material science

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Public Amenities

  • Entrepreneurial types want to be where quality of life is good
  • Digitized services and edge manufacturing increase location options

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Affordability

  • Startups look to minimize overhead
  • Flexible Spaces to expand or contract with changes in staff and equipment

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Concierge Services

  • New technologies and innovations have complex requirements involving multiple agencies
  • Assist start ups in navigating the silos

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Quality of Life Attracts Investment