Legislation Details

File #: CM 25-491   
Type: Committee Memo Status: Approved for Staff Report
File created: 8/28/2025 In control: Internal Committee - 3P
On agenda: 9/8/2025 Final action: 9/8/2025
Title: Economic Development and Tourism Progress Report
Attachments: 1. Attachment A: Redmond Economic Development Strategic Plan - ADOPTED July 16, 2024, 2. Attachment B: Redmond Tourism Strategic Plan FINAL, 3. Attachment C: Year 1 Economic Development Division Implementation Report, 4. Attachment D: 2024 TPA Annual Report to City of Redmond, 5. Attachment E: Economic Development and Tourism Report Presentation
TO: Internal Committee - 3P
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107

DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Seraphie Allen
Deputy Director
Planning and Community Development
Philly Marsh
Economic Development Manager
Planning and Community Development
Jackie Lalor
Tourism and Economic Development Administrator
Planning and Community Development
Kristen Raftis
World Cup Program Manager
Planning and Community Development
Domonique Meeks
Small Business Assistance Program Manager
Planning and Community Development
Kim Dietz
Principal Planner and Economic Development Special Projects Program Manager


TITLE:
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Economic Development and Tourism Progress Report


OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Redmond's first economic development strategic plan and tourism development strategic plan provided the roadmap necessary for Redmond to be competitive in economic strength and diversity. Included within the plans are over 200 strategies and actions. This report will provide an update on the first year of implementation focusing on:
1. New staff and economic development tools
2. Subject matter expertise participation in studies and planning efforts
3. Business relations including small business assistance, communication, and business attraction
4. Tourism development
5. District development and placemaking
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached


REQUESTED ACTION:

? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve


REQUEST RATIONALE:

* Relevant Plans/Policies:
o Redmond 2050 Comprehensive Plan Economic Vitality Chapter
o 2024 Economic Development Strategic Plan
o 2024 Tourism Strategic Plan
* Required:
Per the TPA interlocal agreement between the City of Redmond and the City of Bellevue the 2024 TPA annual report is attached
* Council Request:
With the adoption of the Economic Development and Tourism Development Strategic...

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