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Antioch economic development staff outline attraction, retention and expansion plan as council questions marketing and vacant property strategy
Summary
Economic development staff presented an expanded overview of ‘attraction, retention and expansion’ work, described the Antioch Business Collaborative and asked for staffing changes; councilmembers pressed for stronger action on absentee landlords and asked for accountability on marketing spending.
Antioch — Economic development staff revisited its business services presentation during a May 13 budget study session, detailing local efforts to attract new employers, retain existing businesses and expand firms that could add jobs.
The presentation: Brett Sweet, economic development program manager, told the council the department uses a “concierge” approach to lead generation and a mix of direct outreach, broker engagement and data‑driven marketing. Sweet described the department’s three‑part approach — “attraction, retention, and expansion” — and outlined services including site listings, technical assistance through the Antioch Business Collaborative, procurement…
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