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Mission, Vision, Objectives Lines of Business
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New Eau Claire Business Model

Our Mission

Advancing economic prosperity through business and job growth.

Our Vision

To be a premier center for regional economic development leadership.

Our Philosophy

Unique assets are the foundation of our economy. Our focus is to continue to create and market these unique resources so that our area does not compete on commodities such as land and basic infrastructure.

Corporate Goals 2012 - 2014

  1. 1,000 new jobs from EDC projects.

  2. $60,000,000 private sector project investment.

  3. Access regional, state and federal funding to spur economic development projects.

  4. 300 Idea Challenge applications.

  5. 5 Idea Challenge product/services launched.

  6. 3 Near Equity fund loans administered.

  7. 225 business retention meetings.

  8. $600,000 in business expansion loads.

  9. Enhance alignment of economic development services.

  10. Increase private sector revenues to the EDC by $100,000 per year.

Major Lines of Business

Business Expansion

Assist in the creation, enhancement, and expansion of local businesses.

Business Recruitment

Develop and implement marketing strategies to attract new business and industry.

Critical Talent

Aligning workforce related systems to develop and retain talent that drives leading edge and early-stage companies.

pdf Icon - Eau Claire Business 2012 - 2014 Economic Development Strategy