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Keller economic development staff orients new board members, previews incentives and grants
Summary
At the Dec. 15 meeting, staff briefed the Economic Development Board on department structure, the four strategic focus areas (attraction, retention, expansion, promotion), facade and life-safety grant programs, and examples of recent attraction and expansion projects; the board approved minutes and received outreach assignments.
The Keller Economic Development Board on Dec. 15 heard an orientation from city staff covering department structure, the four strategic focus areas and how the board will advise staff and council on incentives and business recruitment.
Anna, the assistant director of economic development, walked members through the office org chart, explained that the team includes an economic development specialist and an intern, and outlined four strategic focus areas: attraction, retention, expansion and promotion. Chair Tad Green said the board—s role is to advise staff and council and to ask questions when the city proposes incentive agreements.
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