MEMO TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor John Marchione
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Economic Development StoryMap
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Presentation for information only.
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II. DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
Erika Vandenbrande, Director, 425-556-2457
Carol Helland, Deputy Director, 425-556-2107
Sarah Pyle, Manager, Land Use and Strategic Initiatives 425-556-2426
Planning and Community Development Department
III. DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND
The City of Redmond has developed the first citywide Economic Development StoryMap in the region through a cross-departmental collaboration between Strategic Initiatives, GIS, Communications and Customer Service.
Earlier this year, staff worked with the Port of Seattle, Startup425 and OneRedmond to prepare an application for grant funding through the Economic Development Program offered by the Port of Seattle. The application included an innovative addition to the City's comprehensive marketing and media suite of materials, to enhance Redmond's economic development efforts. City Council approved acceptance of the grant award at their May 21, 2019 meeting.
The objectives outlined for the Economic Development StoryMap were to develop an innovative and strategic marketing tool to connect with people in an easily digestible and interactive way about all that Redmond has to offer for businesses and talent.
The primary audience of the StoryMap is anticipated to be businesses and talent across all technology sectors. Those presenting the StoryMap and delivering the information will include OneRedmond, Greater Seattle Partners, The Port of Seattle, Innovation Triangle, and City of Redmond staff. Additionally, the tool was designed to be used independently by Redmond website users and incorporates links to additional information and contacts.
A. Analysis
The StoryMap walks through the main components that companies consider when starting, expanding or relocating their business while tellin...
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