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critical connection between economic development, a qualified work force, and supporting training programs that matched available workers with employer needs in the community; f. Capital Improvements Program recognized that infrastructure is a fundamental key to economic development and funded four major projects: land acquisition for Mahlon Sweet Field, airport terminal expansion, the Eugene Centre, and the West Eugene sewer line. In 1985, the Action Plan was updated to better reflect the changing conditions of the local economy. Accomplishments of the 6-Point Plans included the creation of a) the Business Assistance Team in 1982, b) capitalization of the Business Development Fund, c) the start-up of the Willow Creek Park One Industrial Incubator, d) merger of City and County job training programs, e) formation of the Eugene/Springfield Metropolitan Partnership in 1985, f) streamlining of the City's business development regulations, and g) creating the Permit and Information Center as a one-stop center. 1988 Economic Development Strategic Plan. The 1988 Economic Development Strategic Plan continued the City's crucial role in infrastructure development, land use planning, public safety, and other essential City services. The Strategic Plan specifically focused on positioning Eugene as a regional center for west and southwest Oregon. Key policies in the Strategic Plan included building on successful strategies that were implemented in the previous Action Plan with a stronger emphasis on Eugene as a regional center. The 1988 Economic Development Strategic Plan contained the following key points: a. Site Planning ensured an adequate supply of commercial and industrial land. b. Public Works responded to site-specific infrastructure requirements for development requests. c. Business Assistance/Job Retention continued efforts to increase Eugene's business and employee capacity to respond positively to new opportunities. d. Marketing and Recruitment continued the City's involvement in the Metro Partnership to recruit new businesses into the region. e. Special Events and Cultural Affairs worked to strengthen Eugene as a destination and events center. f. Coordination/Evaluation stressed the importance of working with community partners and providing an annual evaluation of the Plan. g. Establish Eugene as the regional service center for commerce, government, retail trade, research industries, special events, and cultural affairs.