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<br />necessary about what issues are faced in the community when it comes to <br />economic development. We do not lead, we listen. <br /> <br />The answers to these questions are formed into a survey that is circulated at <br />first to the strategic partners and then ultimately to the city as a whole. We <br />contact both by directing their attention to the City's web page where the <br />economic development survey is hosted. This works to establish the <br />community as the leader in economic development as opposed to the <br />consultant. By sequentially distributing the survey in this manner we are <br />able to stratify the opinions of the community and show any separation in <br />opinion between those "in the know" and the rest of the community at large. <br /> <br />Citizen involvement in economic development strategy formation is essential <br />for support and implementation of the plan. Elected officials, economic <br />development staff and citizens all play important roles in governing the <br />community. Therefore, DeSCo commits to promote and to sustain a <br />responsive citizen involvement environment. With the opportunity to provide <br />input comes buy-in. With buy-in comes support and with support comes the <br />ability of the EDC and the community to implement an effective economic <br />development strategy. <br /> <br />Strategic Plan for Economic Development Page 20 of 20 <br />\\Metro-inet.us\ardenhills\Admin\Committees\Economic Development Commission\AH Strategic Plan - Final 5-16-07.doc <br />