chinese students economic development presentation 3.29.13
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City of Evanston Economic Development
Friday, March 29, 2013
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What is Economic Development?
• Economic Development generally refers to the efforts to increase local employment, public and private income and revenue, and support the economic viability and health of a community.
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Evanston Economic Development
• Community & Economic Development Dept.– Planning & Zoning– Building & Inspection Services– Economic Development
• 5 Full-Time Staff• www.evanstonedge.com
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YOU ARE HERE
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Vision Work Plan
Vision – Adopted January 2010
• Business Retention & Expansion
• Business Attraction• Commercial Revitalization &
Redevelopment• Marketing
Work Plan – Adopted January 2013
• Focus on Sectors:– Arts & Entertainment– Entrepreneurship– Water– Workforce Development – Quality of Place
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Economic DevelopmentProject Examples
• Façade Improvement Program• Merchant Grants• Large Scale Redevelopment Assistance• Business Retention• Business Attraction
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Façade Improvement Program
Before After
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Large Scale Redevelopment Assistance
Ward Manufacturing GFS Marketplace
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Business Retention
Music Institute of Chicago Bagel Art Evanston
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Business Attraction
Trader Joe’s Ward Eight
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Thank You!Contact Information:
Johanna NydenEconomic Development Coordinator
City of Evanston847/448.8014 | [email protected]