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Economic Development Plan
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PORT OF WALLA WALLA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR WALLA WALLA COUNTY - YEAR 2008
Approved by Economic Development Advisory Committee on January 22, 2008
Approved by Port Commission on January 24, 2008

Purpose Statement

To enhance the economic health of Walla Walla County through the development and execution of this economic development plan. The desired outcome of the plan is to retain and create living wage jobs. The plan is designed to be implemented countywide and for the benefit of all communities within the county.

* Living wage job is defined as a job with a starting wage of $12.00 per hour plus benefits.

Core Elements of Work

• Small Business Development
• Business Retention/Expansion
• Business Recruitment, Marketing & Advertising
• Site and Infrastructure Development
• Economic Profiling
• Economic Development Advocacy

* Elements of work are not listed in any order of importance. Each element is important in a comprehensive economic development plan.

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