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City presents economic development work plan; advisory board recommends Bend Central District EID
Summary
City economic development officer presented a five‑year work plan including goals, metrics and a $40,000 pilot grant pool for small businesses; the advisory board voted to recommend that council establish the Bend Central District Economic Improvement District (EID).
Katie Brooks, Bend's economic development officer, presented a draft five‑year economic development work plan to the advisory board, outlining five strategic goals—retain, grow, recruit, build resilience and enable inclusive prosperity—and steps to leverage urban renewal and regional partnerships.
Brooks said the plan is informed by more than 50 focus‑group sessions, more than 80 stakeholder interviews and some 170 business survey responses, and…
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