economic development deal making toolkit
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Which Tools
EconomicDevelopmentStrategy
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Which Tools
SpecificTargetMarkets
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Which Tools
Available Sites And Buildings
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Which Tools
World-ClassCustomerService
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Our Economic
Development
Strategy
MissionGoalsObjectives
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SpecificTarget MarketExamplesFoodDistribution & LogisticsAdvanced Manufacturing
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Watkins Centre
Meadowville
Areas for Food Targets
Airport Ind. Park
Walthall Area
Available Sites & Buildings3.
World-Class Customer Service
Immediate AssistancePractical Incentives
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Putting theToolboxto work
Landing aPaper Giant
$2 Billion2,000 Jobs
Landing a Paper Giant
1. Matched Strategy2. Matched Target3. Available Site4. World-Class Service
Attraction Strategy
A University ConnectionIntense CollaborationPublic & Private Allies
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Matched Target
Advanced ManufacturingLarge EmployerHuge Investment
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Available Manufacturing Site
JamesRiver
IndustrialCenter
850-Acre Site
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World-Class Service
All Hands on DeckLogistics & VisitsHand-holding
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Practical Incentives
Technology ZoneFast-track PermittingComplete Commitment
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