Presentation to Scottsdale Leadership Class 29Presentation to Scottsdale Leadership Class 29November 7, 2014November 7, 2014
Scottsdale Economic Scottsdale Economic Development: Development: Activities and TrendsActivities and Trends
Scottsdale Economic DevelopmentScottsdale Economic Development“Through its economic development investments and programs, the City of Scottsdale retains, grows and attracts targeted sources of wealth generation to enhance the community’s tax base and quality of life, preserve the natural environment and foster prosperity for all citizens.”
BUSINESS ATTRACTIONBUSINESS ATTRACTION
REVITALIZATIONREVITALIZATION
SMALL BUSINESSSMALL BUSINESS
BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSIONBUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION
ENTREPRENEURSHIPENTREPRENEURSHIP
LABOR, DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING DATALABOR, DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING DATA
SITE SELECTION ASSISTANCESITE SELECTION ASSISTANCE
Areas of FocusAreas of Focus
Resource MaterialsResource Materials
FY 2013/14 Major AnnouncementsFY 2013/14 Major Announcements
View the department’s Annual Report online @ ChooseScottsdale.com
FY 2013/14 ResultsFY 2013/14 Results
Feature: New Online Business ResourcesFeature: New Online Business Resources• Fully redesigned, award
winning website• SizeUp tool helps
businesses determine:– How to increase cash flow– See who their competitors are– Outperform their competition– Find the best place to
advertise• LoopLink Scottsdale-only
plugin• Small Business Series
FY 2014/15 Primary ActivitiesFY 2014/15 Primary Activities• Seek Council adoption and begin Implementation of
Economic Development Strategic Plan Framework • Business retention program growth, with new service
programs launched to help with labor needs and community orientation
• Increase participation in local, regional and state outreach activities with economic development partners
• Development of custom targeted marketing materials for each focused business sector
• Leveraging of economic development with tourism assets and programs to raise business brand awareness
DraftDraft Strategic Plan Framework Action Agenda Strategic Plan Framework Action Agenda
1. Galvanize and champion a united city: One Scottsdale2. Retain and grow existing economic drivers and employers3. Ensure that Scottsdale’s present and future employers will be able to
cultivate, retain and attract the talent that they need4. Strengthen foundations for firms and jobs of the future by identifying
infrastructure, quality of life and postsecondary investments and improvements that could position Scottsdale more advantageously for business and talent retention and recruitment
5. Invest in and strengthen present and future employment and business centers
6. Elevate Scottsdale’s engagement in the national and international economic development arena
7. Build a Scottsdale business location brand on par with Scottsdale’s tourism brand
8. Grow and attract quality firms and jobs – domestic and global - in targeted sectors
9. Adopt indicators and metrics to assess both the City government’s and economic development department’s progress
Civic Center Library 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., 2nd Floorwww.ChooseScottsdale.com
2nd Annual 2nd Annual Cure Corridor EventCure Corridor Eventfeaturing keynote speaker featuring keynote speaker Elizabeth Holmes Elizabeth Holmes Founder and CEO of TheranosFounder and CEO of Theranos
Friday Dec. 511 a.m. – 2 p.m.Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
To ensure you receive registration notice or if interested in sponsoring, contact us at [email protected]
Contact InformationContact InformationDanielle Casey, CEcD, [email protected]
Christian GreenEconomic Development ManagerStrategic [email protected]
Rob MillarEconomic Development ManagerBusiness [email protected]
Mark ParatoreEconomic Development SpecialistSmall Business/Workforce/[email protected]
Robert (Bob) TunisEconomic Development Manager Business Retention & [email protected]
More information:More information:ChooseScottsdale.comChooseScottsdale.com
@ScottsdaleEcDev
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