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Consultant outlines economic development strategy emphasizing business retention and low‑cost actions
Summary
Mary Bosch summarized a market analysis and recommended a strategic framework focused on business retention/expansion, customer attraction, cruise‑way owner engagement, and organizational changes (new economic development manager and clearer city‑chamber roles); she noted retail is under‑served while office vacancy has risen regionally.
Mary Bosch, the consultant engaged on economic development, presented three linked analyses (retail, office, and overall economic strategy) and said the work included interviews with 44 local stakeholders. Her analysis found retail demand exceeds supply for parts of Lake Oswego’s market area but that overall…
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