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In economic development, there are four layers of input solicited in the <br /> development of the strategic plan. They are: <br /> Leadership. We define two key components to comprise the <br /> leadership in the community; the elected officials on the City Council <br /> and the members of the EDC who are driving economic development <br /> efforts. <br /> Power Base. In any community, there are people who hold power and <br /> influence. The goal of an economic development strategy is to find <br /> out what these individuals are thinking. The power can be: <br /> Elected power afforded to those in office. <br /> Appointed power commonly received from elected officials. <br /> Wealth achieved from success in business. <br /> Knowledge from achieving expert status at something. <br /> Positional power from holding a position of responsibility. <br /> We request the input from those who hold the power or <br /> influence in the community as we start our work in the <br /> community. <br /> Strategic Partners. These are individuals or organizations who work <br /> closely with City Hall and the EDC. They often involve Planning <br /> Commission and other City Committee members, the Chamber of <br /> Commerce, health care officials and others with similar interests. <br /> Citizen Tax Payers. These are foundation upon which everything in <br /> the community. <br /> We begin our engagement with one-on-one interviews with the <br /> leadership and power base in the community. Our questions to these <br /> individuals are purposely open ended, allowing DeSCo staff to collect <br /> the information necessary about what issues are faced in the <br /> community when it comes to economic development. We do not lead, <br /> we listen. <br /> i <br />