| Community Character Task Force |
Economic Diversity Initiative Sub-Committee
| GOAL A county with a balanced and expanded economic base that supports growth of environmentally-friendly, clean and high-tech industries; that provides year-round high-paying jobs for young people and others trained and educated for these jobs OVERVIEW:The Community Character Task Force extended its support to the formation of a partnership between the Economic Development Council and Collier County Government. Recognizing the fragility of our current seasonal, tourist-and-real-estate-based economy, this partnership has created and funded a plan which will diversify the economy, decrease dependence on residential tax revenues, increase job opportunities for residents and current students and preserve and enhance the natural environment. ACHIEVEMENTS: - Economic Diversification Program prepared by Florida Planning Group and approved by Commission - Economic Prosperity Plan developed by EDC and Collier County Board of Economic Advisors, and approved by County Commission for implementation RECOMMENDATIONS; IMPLEMENTATION NOW UNDERWAY:For the public sector: - Institute a pro-competition taxation and regulatory climate - Allocate occupational license fees to support diversification efforts - Provide ombudsman business assistance services - Expedite permitting for qualified businesses- Secure funding for grants and incentives For the private sector:- Develop and implement internal growth strategies - Promote highly-targeted recruitment strategy - Increase employability of County's work force - Encourage pro-competition taxation and regulatory environment |
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