Council to Focus on Economic Development at Aug. 30th Strategic Planning Session (City of Sun Prairie Office of Economic Development)

Council to Focus on Economic Development at Aug. 30th Strategic Planning Session

The Sun Prairie City Council is using fifth Tuesday's in a month during 2011 to strategically discuss a series of topics. The next session is on August 30th, and the current plan is for the Council to have a discussion on Economic Development in the City. While a formal agenda has not been set, potential topics in no particular order could include but are not limited to:

• Defining economic priorities and related progress indicators
• Evaluating the City's competitive position in attracting new employers
  
• Revisiting target economic sectors
• Reviewing the City's adopted Strategic Business Development Plan
• Prioritizing community areas for new development and redevelopment
• Identifying potential financial resources to invest in targeted public and private projects
• Enhancing business retention efforts
• Discussing branding and marketing strategies
• Evaluating new initiatives to encourage more business start-ups
• City relationship with local business and partners
• Allocating budget and staff resources for 2012
  

Additional details regarding the time and location of the meeting will be posted when finalized.

Have another topic or idea that should be part of the discussion? Send it to nstechschulte[at]cityofsunprairie.com.