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Bastrop EDC outlines one‑year strategic priorities: focus on industrial park, workforce partnerships and retail recruitment
Summary
At a Jan. 27 joint meeting, the Bastrop Economic Development Corporation and City Council reviewed outcomes of a Jan. 13 strategic planning session and directed staff to pursue a one‑year workplan focused on industrial‑park marketing, workforce partnerships, retail recruitment and measurable ROI metrics.
At a joint meeting on Jan. 27, 2025, the Bastrop Economic Development Corporation reported results of a Jan. 13 strategic planning session and discussed proposed amendments to EDC policy statements and priorities for the coming year. City staff and EDC members reviewed four pillars: industrial‑park marketing, workforce development, business attraction/retention and partnerships.
Sylvia, the city manager and interim EDC executive director, summarized the Jan. 13 session and told the bodies the EDC will focus on a one‑year, agile plan that can pivot as market conditions change. She said the EDC plans to update the park map and marketing materials, minimally improve selected park access points to enable showings, and deploy targeted outreach through Visit Bastrop and Retail Coach.
On workforce development, staff reported they have launched a quarterly roundtable with partners including…
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