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Approach economic development regionally.

Strengthen coordination of economic development efforts among local governments.

Published on Thursday July 25th, 2013
  1. Conduct workshops for local government officials, economic development agencies, and other OneSTL Network to position each community to strengthen regional economic growth. OneSTL Network
  2. Encourage local governments to report on successful sustainable economic development efforts to be showcased on the OneSTL Sustainable Solutions Toolkit and at the OneSTL Network Gathering. EWG

Promote economic growth and investment by leveraging the region’s natural, cultural, and infrastructure assets.

Published on Thursday July 25th, 2013
  1. Align communities with the St. Louis Regional Chamber's "One Region, One Plan" economic development strategy. Chamber
  2. Work with the regional convention and visitors commissions to market the St. Louis region. Chamber, Trailnet, OneSTL Network
  3. Promote the region's strength in water supply as an economic development opportunity. MWIF, Chamber, HLC
  4. Strengthen the connection between economic development and community development. Rise
  5. Expand the existing international and regional airport infrastructure and network to advance the shipping/logistics industry and promote more efficient business and leisure travel. OneSTL Network

Support local and regional efforts that facilitate cooperative economic development beneficial to local communities and to the region.

Published on Thursday July 25th, 2013
  1. Encourage collaboration among economic development agencies within the region. EWG, Chamber, Fed
  2. Use scenario planning and models to analyze and evaluate potential impacts of development decisions in an innovative way. EWG
  3. Bolster the existing Greater St. Louis Economic Development Network to be even more inclusive and collaborative. SLC, SLCo, Chamber
  4. Support collaborative, sub-regional economic development planning focused on adjacent communities. Chamber, OneSTL Network
  5. Remediate and prepare vacant properties for redevelopment. SLC, OneSTL Network
  6. Provide education on the economic benefits of incorporating walk and bike friendly elements in business corridors. Trailnet