TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development Seraphie Allen 425-556-2450
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development Philly Marsh Interim Deputy Director Planning and Community Development Kim Dietz Interim Economic Development Manager
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Economic Development Division Annual Progress Report
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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This staff presentation will provide a summary of accomplishments achieved in the second year of implementing the Economic Development Strategic Plan.
Redmond’s first Economic Development Strategic Plan provided the roadmap necessary for Redmond to be competitive in economic strength and diversity. Included within the plan are strategies and actions organized in six focus areas:
1. Business Retention and Expansion
2. Equitable Small Business and Entrepreneurship Support
3. Cluster Diversification and Expansion
4. Business Attraction and Recruitment
5. Workforce Development
6. District Development and Placemaking
Within the first two years of adopting the five-year Economic Development Strategic Plan over 75% of actions are completed or are in progress. Highlights for the second year are included in this report.
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REQUEST RATIONALE:
Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond 2050 Comprehensive Plan Economic Vitality Chapter
2024 Economic Development Strategic Plan
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Council Request:
With the adoption of the Economic Development Strategic Plan, Council requested updates on program development and progress.
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OUTCOMES:
With the implementation of the strategies and development of applicable programs related to economic development, the City of Redmond will advance the City’s vision of a connected community that enhances livability, sustains the environ...
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