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Corvallis‑Benton economic office outlines five‑point growth plan, readies South Corvallis food‑hub RFP
Summary
Corvallis‑Benton Economic Development Office presented a strategic work plan focused on growing the property tax base, modernizing business retention, preparing industrial land and launching a South Corvallis food‑hub RFP; commissioners pressed for better interagency communication and pledged continued oversight.
Christopher Jacobs, director of the Corvallis‑Benton Economic Development Office, told the Benton County Board of Commissioners on May 7 that the office will pursue five core strategies to spur local investment, growth and workforce alignment. The plan emphasizes growing property‑tax revenue, a modernized business retention and expansion program, bolstering target sectors including food systems, competitive benchmarking of peer communities, and regional workforce partnerships.
Jacobs introduced newly hired economic development officer Lily Bender and said the office has reached 74 businesses since his start in August 2023 and expects to exceed…
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