Economic Vitality, Economic Development
CITY OF LONGMONT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER:
The Economic Development Manager in the Economic Vitality division is responsible for developing and coordinating the City of Longmont’s economic development efforts. In collaboration with existing organizations, the Economic Development Manager develops and facilitates the implementation of strategies to provide for growth of the local tax base and creation of sustainable economic development for the community of Longmont.
Doug Bene
303-651-8403
doug.bene@ci.longmont.co.us
CITY OF LONGMONT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOALS :
- Develop strategies to address retention and expansion of existing business and attract new business to the City of Longmont.
- Develop plans and programs to maintain and increase the City’s retail, commercial, and industrial tax base and enhance the diversity and stability of the local economy.
- Research and analyze state and regional market conditions, economic trends, available development opportunities, and economic sustainability programs. Prepare and present to City Council an annual comprehensive analysis of Longmont’s current economy.
- Make recommendations regarding market sectors or industry types that will best match Longmont community values and the Longmont strategic plan.
- Establish cooperative partnerships with the existing business community and other local public and private sector economic development organizations to facilitate economic development activities within the city limits of Longmont.
- Work proactively in collaboration with regional and state economic development entities to enhance economic development efforts within Boulder County.
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