Economic Development Corp. pushes retention-first strategy, highlights pipeline activity
The county's Economic Development Corporation said it will prioritize business retention and expansion, invest in capacity (CRM, data) and cited recent pipeline activity including SBA 504 loan applications and over 180 business contacts in the last year.
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Brandon Brown, introduced by the chair as present and speaking for the Economic Development Corporation, outlined a strategic plan that prioritizes keeping and growing existing businesses in Jefferson County rather than focusing only on recruitment. "Our job is to ensure that businesses can get the right resources when they need it," he said, describing a four-part strategy of retention, financing access (including a rebuilt SBA 504 certified development company), workforce and site assistance, and organizational capacity upgrades such as a CRM.
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