The Economic Development Department focuses on fostering private and public sector investment within the City. The Economic Development team is responsible for:
Business attraction, retention and expansion efforts
Marketing and promotion
Increasing the City's workforce and senior housing stock
Improving the quality-of-life via an array of services intended to support these goals
Among its responsibilities, the Economic Development Department directs and oversees the City's real estate functions including:
Acquisitions and disposition
Developing and administering the City's CDBG and Community Assistance Programs.
Formulating and implementing innovative, new incentive programs