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Economic development chapter presented; staff urges targeted marketing to capture retail leakage
Summary
City economic director presented Chapter 3 of the comprehensive plan, noting rapid recent growth, young median age, regional partnerships and a $28 million retail leakage; commissioners asked for clearer data sourcing and layouts and staff emphasized the chapter is a living document.
Sean Overrinder, Box Elder's economic and community development director, summarized the proposed Chapter 3 economic development chapter and fielded questions from commissioners. He said the city has “the youngest population in the region, with a median age of about 27 years,” has seen roughly 21.5–22 percent growth from 2022–2024 and a further 4.5 percent from 2024–25, and that the city is working with regional partners including Elevate, Rushmore Regional Alliance and the Black…
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