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? <br /> <br />Educate employees <br />? <br /> <br />Provide incentives and awards and remove barriers <br />? <br /> <br />Form partnerships <br />Support the efforts of the Northwest Energy Education Institute at Lane Community College <br /> <br />o <br />Convene capital improvement partnerships for large projects such as new hospitals or sports <br /> <br />o <br />arenas, with the goal of making those projects more sustainable from the inception <br /> <br />20.JEO Regional Economic Development Principles <br /> <br />Date: June 2009 <br />Context: The framework for designing our next economy is a multi-step process and will include input <br />from industry experts, representatives from various organizations/affiliations and outreach to the broader <br />community. The Joint Elected Officials Economic Development Task Force (ED Task Force), composed of <br />members from the City of Eugene Council, City of Springfield Council, and Lane County Board of <br />Commissioners proposed a framework for a regional economic development plan to better position our <br />regional economy to take advantage of economic opportunities that align with our area’s assets and <br />values. The ED Task Force recommended the framework to ensure continued and timely progress on <br />creating a regional economic development plan. <br />Public Involvement: The public will be asked to participate in the regional planning effort this fall. <br />Council Involvement: The Joint Elected Officials approved goals and principles for the regional <br />economic development plan in June 2009. <br />Outcome: The approved principles that will guide the development of the region’s next economy are <br />listed below. <br />? <br />Healthy Living – Championing businesses and entrepreneurs that promote a healthy, safe, and clean <br /> <br />community while enhancing, protecting, and making wise use of our natural resources. <br />? <br />Smart Growth – Encourage a culture of entrepreneurship and re-investment into our local community. <br /> <br />? <br />Be Prepared – Develop the region’s physical, social, educational, and workforce infrastructure to meet <br /> <br />the needs of tomorrow. <br />? <br />Local Independence – Promote local businesses and entrepreneurs that lead our area to a higher level <br /> <br />of economic independence and resilience. <br />? <br />Regional Identity – Create a stronger economic personality that celebrates our region’s attributes and <br /> <br />values. <br />