Economic Development Division

The Economic Development Division works with businesses and organizations in order to:

• Enhance the City's business environment 
• Promote the overall image of the City's commercial districts
• Identify and implement strategies and programs to expand, develop, recruit and retain businesses
• Conducts research in order to provide as much economic information as possible to existing and potential investors
• Applies private sector standards for responsiveness and customer satisfaction in order to encourage investment
• Works with Clay County, the State and Federal governments to further the City's interests
• Balances private sector needs with neighborhood quality-of-life issues

Documents

• Economic Assets (PDF)
• Poised and Open for Business (PDF)
• Gateway Corridor/Central Business District (CBD) Grant Application (PDF)

The City Economic Development Grant (EDG) program targets commercial projects that add to the tax base and projects with new employment in excess of 10 direct, full-time equivalent persons, and makes a significant economic impact.

Further Information

• City Council Resolution (PDF)
• Evaluation Criteria (PDF)
• Grant Application (PDF)
• Developer's Agreement (PDF)