Strong Cities, Strong State— Economic Development in Washington Cities and Towns
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Bingen, Chewelah, Colfax, Conconully, Concrete, Coulee City, Elma, Forks, Ilwaco, Montesano, Mossyrock, Newport, Pateros, Raymond, Republic, Springdale, St. John, Toledo, Uniontown, Westport |
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For more information about cluster size, growth and fiscal condition, visit 2005 cluster profile. |
Economic Development |
Data on this page was collected from an AWC survey on economic development.
Percent of cities with economic development departments or staff members: 17%
Year city began to fund department or staff member: No information provided
Number of FTE designated for economic development purposes: No information provided
Percent of cities with a written economic development plan: 50%
Percent of cities using the economic development element of the comprehensive plan as their economic development plan (reported percentage is of those answering yes to previous question): 33%
Focus of city economic development efforts
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Industry Area |
% of Cities in Cluster |
| Tourism/Hospitality | 57% |
| Residential (commuters) | 43% |
| Retail/Service | 43% |
| Agricultural | 43% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Technology/Telecommunications | 14% |
| Warehousing/Distribution | 14% |
| Institutional | 0% |
Major city economic development strategies*
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Strategies |
% of Cities in Cluster |
| Infrastructure Improvements | 67% |
| Quality of Life Improvements | 60% |
City services used to promote economic development*
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Services |
% of Cities in Cluster |
| Infrastructure | 100% |
| Parks/Recreation Services | 100% |
| Historic Preservation | 80% |
| Special Event and Facility Services | 67% |
| Streamlined Permitting Process | 60% |
| Advanced Telecommunications Provisions | 60% |
| Marketing for Businesses, Business Area, Downtown, etc. | 60% |
| Arts/Cultural Services | 60% |
| Location Demographic and/or Other Data Provisions | 60% |
| Zoning | 60% |
| Community Center Operations | 50% |
| Streamlined Business Licensing | 50% |
Tools used to promote economic development*
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Tools |
% of Cities in Cluster |
| No tools were indicated by 50% or more of cities with the city cluster. | |
Major city barriers to economic development*
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Barriers |
% of Cities in Cluster |
| Limited Number of Major Employers | 100% |
| Distance from Major Markets | 100% |
| Availability of Commercial/Industrial Land | 100% |
| Inadequate Infrastructure | 83% |
| Federal/State Mandates | 83% |
| Environmental Regulations | 83% |
| Lack of Skilled City Economic Development Staff | 83% |
| Access to Technical Expertise | 83% |
| Lack of Commercial Office/Building Availability | 83% |
| Lack of Private Sector Capital/Funding | 83% |
| State Taxes | 80% |
| Lengthy State Permit Process | 80% |
| Cost of Land | 67% |
| Declining Market Due to Loss of Population | 67% |
| Lack of Proximity to Transportation Corridors | 67% |
| Citizen Opposition | 50% |
| Lack of Flexibility of Local Taxing/Revenue Options | 50% |
Infrastructure improvement and expansion needs that are barriers to economic development
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Industry Area |
% of Cities in Cluster |
| Stormwater | 60% |
| Sewer | 60% |
| Advanced Telecommunications | 60% |
| Sidewalks | 40% |
| Streets | 20% |
| Water Availability/Quality | 20% |
| Bridges | 0% |
* Items noted were indicated by 50% or more of cities within the city cluster
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