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A endix B: DeSCo's Philosophy of jtr ee is Planning <br /> D.e.SCo's_philo.sophy on,.stra..teq.ic p.l..anning_for econom.ic..development <br /> mandates that every_member of the community be afforded_the opportunity <br /> to provide input and insight_into the pian. We realize that not everyone will <br /> have an.._opin.io.n. nor_w.ish to._express it; however we find it importa_n..t.that <br /> every citizen in.._the community beafforded an opportunity to speak. <br /> In.._economic development, there a_re four layers of input solicited in_the <br /> development of the strategc_plan,__ They_are: <br /> tLeadership.. We_define._two key_components_to comprisethe Formatted Bullets and Numbering <br /> ...... ........ <br /> leademhip in the community;,the elected officials_on_the__City <br /> Council and the members of the EDC who are driving economic <br /> deveiopmentefforts. <br /> �.._.... <br /> "Powe.r Bas.e._.. In any community, there are people Oh.Q. hold power Formatted Bullets and Numbering <br /> and influence. _The goal_of an economic development strategy is to <br /> flnd__out what these individuals are thinking. The power can be <br /> o E_lected_power_afforde..d to t.h.ose in office.. <br /> ppornte...d pow....e...r commonly.received from_elected officials. <br /> o Wealth achieved from success in business. <br /> o ,Knowied�e from achieving expert status at something.. <br /> oPositional_Dower,from_holding a position of responsibility. <br /> We._request_the input fro..m those whohold the pow...er or n..fluenc..e.....in <br /> the community as we start our work in the community. <br /> •_ Strategic Partners._These are individuals or_organizations who Formatted:Bullets and Numbering <br /> work closely with_City Hall and the EDC. They often involve <br /> Planning Commission and..otherCity Committee members.....t.h..e <br /> Chamber of Commerce, health care officials and others with similar <br /> interests. <br /> _ <br /> t._..... <br /> Citizen Tax..._Paver..s_.._ These are foundation upon..wh_ich everyth.ing.._.in` Formatted:Bullets and Numbering <br /> We b.e...g.in our_engagement_.w...ith one-on-one interviews...with the leadership <br /> and power base in the_community..._ Our questions to these individuals are <br /> purposely_o_pen ended, allowing DeSCo staff to collect the information <br /> Strategic Plan for Economic Development Page 19 of 21 <br /> 0 <br />