Through the community engagement process for this General Plan, participants identified numerous economic considerations and values that they believe should form the basis of and be addressed by this element. Specifically, participants highlighted the following topics, areas of concern, and community strengths:
- Developing local talent and a skilled workforce
- Broad economic goals
- Maintain a business-friendly environment
- Attract industries with living wage jobs
- Invest in downtown and citywide
- Highlight the city’s unique and attractive qualities
- Expand employment opportunities for youth
- Support small businesses