Economic Development

Purpose

A healthy economy is needed to provide jobs for our residents and raise the standard of living for our lower income citizens. A healthy economy also provides the necessary tax base needed to provide public services. When integrated with the land use, transportation and utility elements of a comprehensive plan, economic development policies can promote an efficient pattern of growth that supports our sense of place.

Plan Objectives

Objective #1 - Identify the specific needs of target industries and develop the infrastructure needed to grow and attract these emerging businesses.

Objective #2 - Develop the training and placement programs needed to take advantage of target business direct and indirect jobs and help residents at all socioeconomic levels to be gainfully employed.

Objective #3 - Develop an inventory of ready sites for expanding and new businesses.

Objective #4 - Maintain the viability of the agricultural sector of the County’s economy through developing and supporting new and enhanced markets for locally grown food.

Objective #5 - Develop an Ecotourism and Heritage Tourism Program for the County to provide jobs and tax base for local governments.

Implementation Projects

Supporting Documents

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