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Michael Haviland
NEW BUSINESS
DATE: September 27, 1994
SUBJECT: FY 93-94 Economic Development Program Summary
DEPARTMENT: Community Recovery Agency
BACKGROUND
Staff has assembled a presentation for City Council to keep Council apprised of the City's
Economic Development Office within the Community Recovery Agency. The presentation
is intended to inform the City Council of the various activities that the Economic
Development Division completed during FY 1993-94. The presentation includes information
on our ombudsman activities, the small business center, and the components of the marketing
program which are as follows: A) Industrial/Commercial; B) Retail; C) Film; and D) Tourism.
The tourism information is placed within a separate package.
Aside from the industrial/commercial and retail components of the program aimed at
additional corporate investment, staff participated in public/private partnerships through the
Santa Clarita Valley Tourism Bureau and the Santa Clarita Valley Film. Committee.
Accomplishments for last year are also outlined within the presentation.
Currently, staff is preparing to conduct an industrial/office market assessment and analysis
using a consultant firm hired through Economic Development Administration Planning Grant
monies. The outcome of the analysis would enable the City to pin -point and target specific
industries and with a marketing strategy in order to attract these industries.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive information.
ATTACHMENT
1993-94 Summary Package.
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