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City adopts economic development strategic plan to boost small businesses, attract investment and make the city more 'investment ready'
Summary
The council adopted an economic development strategic plan that lays out three goals, 20 initiatives and eight 'must-do' moves — including a bilingual small-business guide, streamlined permitting, a business landing page, workforce training and public-realm activation — and directed staff to return with a 5-year implementation and staffing plan.
The East Palo Alto City Council voted to adopt the Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP), a consultant-led roadmap that identifies three primary goals — support homegrown small and micro businesses, attract investment and jobs, and make the city investment-ready — and sets out 20 initiatives and eight near-term 'must-do' actions.
Denise Garcia and HR&A consultants presented the plan’s priorities: create a…
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