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unwilling to risk significant capital because of an uncertain future. The best <br /> and brightest young men and women must move from the area to seek <br /> quality employment, which is not available in their hometown. <br /> Nationally, there are more than 6,000 economic development organizations, <br /> Chambers of Commerce, and local, regional, and state government offices <br /> working in some fashion to improve the economy of their respective areas. <br /> Never in history has there been such an effort. Some organizations have <br /> large budgets, better community cooperation, and a stronger commitment <br /> from local government than others. These areas have the best chance to <br /> either maintain or improve the economic quality of life and standard of living <br /> of their citizens. Some areas, however, provide little or no attention to <br /> economic development programs. They do not fully understand the need to <br /> have a constant, aggressive economic development program just to maintain <br /> the existing condition. In these areas, typically, the local economy is in <br /> decline. <br /> Even though local community leaders cannot control the actions or policies of <br /> the federal or state government, they indeed can establish policies and <br /> create local programs, which assist and foster economic growth. The <br /> premise, therefore, of this economic development strategy for Arden <br /> Hills is that an active participation in fostering the economic strength <br /> of the City is an essential and responsible action for the local unit of <br /> government. <br /> • <br /> Strategic Plan for Economic Development Page 4 of 20 <br /> Wetro-inet.us\ardenhills\Admin\Committees\Economic Development Commission\AH Strategic Plan-Final 5-16-07.doc <br />