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Commission reviews city economic-development framework, discusses incentives and tools to grow workforce
Summary
City staff presented an economic development framework emphasizing workforce growth, housing access, wage growth and neighborhood nodes; commissioners discussed metrics, permitting, incentives and partnerships with the mill, IU and community groups.
City economic-development staff presented a draft economic development framework and an accompanying incentives reference for review at the Economic Development Commission meeting on Aug. 26 in the McCloskey Conference Room.
The draft framework, described by staff as a “living document,” lists broad goals including: grow the workforce population; increase wages; reinforce Bloomington’s economic base by building on sector strengths; and activate distinct commercial nodes across the city. Staff said the framework will be followed by action plans and measurable tactics developed by the Economic and Sustainable Development (ESD) Department.
“We want to work as co-creators with our community,” said Jane, Economic and Sustainable Development Department staff, describing city values embedded in the framework. Jane said the administration’s goals include making government more accessible, increasing responsiveness and telling a clearer story about Bloomington’s…
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