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Chief Administrative Office, Office of Economic Development, recommending the Board of Supervisors receive and file two reports commissioned as economic development tools: Buxton and Center for Strategic Economic Research (CSER) reports.
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Background:
On May 18, 2009, Board of Supervisors directed staff to implement a 12-month Interdepartmental Action-Plan for community economic development, as part of the General Plan implementation. As part of that economic development plan, several specific activities were commissioned aimed at retaining and growing businesses and laying the foundation for future business prosperity in El Dorado County, including business research efforts, business outreach activities and business partnering efforts. This item highlights two of those research activities: the Buxton programs and the Center for Strategic Economic Research (CSER) reports.
Targeted Retail Retention and Development Tool - Buxton CommunityID, HealthCareID& SCOUT
Because of the negative impacts the recession has had on small businesses, a local partnership of Marshall Medical Center, City of Placerville, and the County of El Dorado set about exploring ways in which to help the small business community remain viable and grow. Reviewing a variety of successful community models, the partnership identified the Buxton suite of services as an innovative tool for use in retaining, expanding, and attracting a diverse and sustainable retail, restaurant and healthcare facilities/services base in El Dorado County.
The partners’ objective is to help inform local decisions such as: finding the best locations for retail or healthcare facilities; creating long-term customer relationships; and identifying the best merchandising mix for retail stores. For businesses and communities, the data provided can help spur jobs and economic activity by rejuvenating and/or attracting retail, restaurants, and healthcare facilities.
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In cooperation with Marshall Medica...
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