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<br />Tactic 3: <br /> Assist businesses with site development or expansion through coordinated <br />multi-agency review of development permits. Develop methods and <br />policies to streamline the permitting process. <br /> <br /> <br />2.Entrepreneurial Infrastructure <br />Accelerate the Development of Entrepreneurial Infrastructure <br />. (Defined as those <br />facilities and services present within our region, which encourage the creation of new <br />ventures, and the growth and development of small- and medium- sized enterprises). <br /> <br />Tactic 1: <br /> Increase the amount of investment capital in our region by leveraging such <br />groups as the Willamette Angel Conference (WAC), the Southern Willamette <br />Angel Network (formerly Lane Venture Forum), the Oregon Entrepreneurs <br />Network (OEN), and the investor relations programs led by the Eugene Area <br />Chamber of Commerce. <br />Tactic 2: <br /> Expand the partnership with University of Oregon and Oregon State <br />University in bringing new technologies and innovations to market. <br />Tactic 3: <br />Improve the region’s deal flow for investors by accelerating start-ups that are <br />growth-ready, and provide educational opportunities for entrepreneurs to <br />increase their skills. <br /> <br /> <br />3. Workforce Development <br /> <br />A.Train, attract and maintain a competitive workforce to meet the region’s current <br />and emerging industry needs and stimulate business development. <br /> Foster a dynamic <br />partnership of education, industry, and workforce development to forecast, assess and <br /> <br />meet the training needs of existing and developing businesses. <br /> <br />Tactic 1: <br /> Partner with local educational systems to enhance and align services to <br />prepare local residents with work readiness skills, including basic math and <br />literacy skills, necessary for success in all occupations. <br />Tactic 2: <br /> Convene industry-interests panels to design and evaluate curricula to ensure <br />that local training programs meet industry needs. <br />Tactic 3: <br /> Continue to build a culture that values learning, an entrepreneurial spirit, <br />acceptance and diversity, and creativity to continue to attract entrepreneurial <br />and innovative talent to our region. <br /> <br /> Increase the ready workforce in Lane County by expanding access to academic and <br />B. <br />occupational training for all Lane County residents, particularly lower-skilled and <br />lower-wage workers. <br />We recognize the importance of a skilled workforce for the <br />prosperity of the region. <br /> <br />Tactic 1: <br />Connect basic skills training programs (e.g. G.E.D. preparation and English <br />as a Second Language) to post-secondary certificate or degree programs. <br />Tactic 2: <br />Partner with industry and education to encourage investment in training <br />opportunities for young people, such as internships and work experience <br />opportunities. <br />Z:\CMO\2009 Council Agendas\M090914\S091409Noon1.doc <br /> <br />
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