Goal EP-2: Diverse Economic Base – Implementation Actions [Table EP-2 part 2]:

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Implementation Action

Agency/
Time Frame

GOAL EP-2:  Maintain and enhance the diversity and regional significance of the city’s economic base.

2.1

Business attraction. Participate in state and national economic development organizations. Attend trade shows and market Santa Ana to high-growth business clusters for Orange County, consistent with the Economic Development Strategic Plan.

CDA Ongoing

2.2

Business incubator. Explore the feasibility of establishing a business incubator/business accelerator in Santa Ana.

CDA 2022

2.3

Green business recruitment. Conduct a study to identify the types of green businesses best suited to a Santa Ana business location; market the city to these types of businesses.

CDA 2022

2.4

Communication Technology. Partner with public and private enterprises to facilitate communication technology, such as fiber optics, to address current and future technology needs relative to available resources and ensure that the city maintains a competitive business environment.

PWA Ongoing

2.5

Wireless Telecommunication. Update the local Wireless Telecommunication Design Guidelines to incorporate best industry practices, consistency with federal requirements, and community considerations.

PWA 2021

Notes:
CDA – Community Development Agency; PBA – Planning and Building Agency; PD – Police Department; CMO – City Manager’s Office; PWA – Public Works Agency; HR- Human Resources Department; PRCSA – Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency
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