PORT OF WALLA WALLA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR WALLA
WALLA COUNTY - YEAR 2011
Approved by Economic Development Advisory Committee on January 25, 2011
Approved by Port Commission on January 27, 2011
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.
* Target jobs with a minimum starting wage of approximately $12.50 per hour plus benefits.
Core
Elements of Work
• Small Business Development
• Existing 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 this economic development plan.
Economic Development
Plan