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Y <br /> 1 <br /> A General Scope of Analysis Could Include the Following: <br /> Several areas within Washington County should be examined to produce a strategy that can address the <br /> concerns of all interested groups. The proposed economic development strategy plan could address the <br /> following items for Washington County: <br /> 1. Profile the local economy, including key economic segments and employers, employment <br /> history and forecasts, and Washington County's context within the Twin Cities metropolitan <br /> area. <br /> 2. Profile available resources to current and future businesses, including land, infrastructure, <br /> employees and transportation. <br /> 3. Profile existing business financing resources, including loan funds, tax incentives, development <br /> and redevelopment programs, etc. <br /> 4. Profile all Washington County departments and other local government jurisdiction's <br /> roles/responsibilities within the county related to economic development, including existing <br /> regional organizations that impact the county and its cities. <br /> 5. Provide examples from other counties and/or county agencies (e.g. HRA, EDA) in the United <br /> States that may demonstrate partnership "best practices" in their role with economic <br /> development. <br /> 6. Provide options for a broad strategy for Washington County's increased involvement in <br /> economic development that will result in a visible and effective program. <br /> 7. Provide options for an operational strategy for Washington County (including the HRA and <br /> WEB) based on an analysis of the profiles identified above (045), and including those <br /> provided through the private sector and various public sectors. <br /> 8. Provide options for an implementation plan that incorporates all elements into an operational <br /> economic development strategic plan for Washington County. This should include short/long <br /> term action steps, strategic outcomes, and responsibilities of various departments within <br /> Washington County government, including the HRA and the WEB. <br /> 9. Identify measurable outcomes related to the County's role in economic development and define <br /> value to stakeholder communities. <br /> Summary: <br /> Washington County enjoys an excellent and positive working relationship with its cities. Addressing <br /> these important aspects of the county's role in economic development will help facilitate a strong <br /> strategy and partnership between the County and its communities to ensure long-term tax base and job <br /> growth. <br /> 2 <br />