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E P8. Invest in, construct, and expand major
E P14. Improve regional transportation plan-
Best Practice: Small Business /
multicultural facilities in Austin’s Downtown.
ning and financing for infrastructure, such
Start-up Incubator | Santa Fe, New
E P9. Establish a medical school and residency programs to spur medical and life science technology investments and meet
as air, airports, rail, and roads, to ensure the reliable movement of goods and people. (See also LUT P2)
the region’s growing needs for healthcare.
E P15. Invest in sustainable, affordable utility
(See also S P2)
sources (communications, power, water,
E P10. Cluster or co-locate high schools, vocational schools, and colleges or universi-
wastewater) to meet the needs of increas-
students to potential employment
Antonio, and Houston) in order to facilitate
opportunities. (See also LUT P13, S P15, S P17)
movement of ideas, goods, and people for economic prosperity.
support target industries’ education and training requirements. (See also LUT P13, S P15, CFE P17)
E P12. Engage major employers and institutions of higher education to provide
environment for growing a business in a wide range of industries. It offers office, lab, and light manufacturing
and seminars and access to the skill
Triangle (Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, San
of higher learning to retain students and
leader that provides a supportive
leases, plus onsite business workshops
technology facilities, to better connect
University of Texas, and other institutions
organization and an entrepreneurial
space with affordable short-term
E P16. Expand connectivity within the Texas
tween Austin Community College, the
not-for-profit economic development
(See also CFS P2, CFS P21, CFS P24)
healthcare facilities, biotech and green
establish cooperative partnerships be-
The Santa Fe Business Incubator is a
ing population and employment bases.
ties near employment centers, such as
E P11. Expand educational offerings and
Mexico
(See also LUT P18, LUT P19, LUT P20)
E P17. Invest in the region’s people through long-term job training for living wage jobs. (See also S P15, S P16, S P18)
E P18. Develop a sustainable local food
and support of its professional staff and experienced business advisors from the community. Client companies receive exposure to best practices and enhanced financial networks, leading to faster growth and greater business success. Participants benefit from shared services and facilities, minimizing overhead costs and allowing valuable start-up capital to be used for expansion. Since the Santa Fe Business Incubator opened its doors in
system by encouraging all sectors of the
1997, it has helped launch and grow
local food economy, including production,
over 70 businesses.
processing, distribution, consumption, and waste recovery. (See also CE P13, S P6, S P7)
Reference: http://www.sfbi.net/; Image Credit: Santa Fe Business Incubator
leadership in meeting the needs of chronic unemployed and underemployed residents, such as people with disabilities and former clients of the criminal justice or foster care systems. (See also S P15, S P16, S P18)
E P13. Promote “start-up districts” where new businesses benefit from locating near transportation infrastructure, services, suppliers, mentors, and affordable support facilities. (See also C P9)
“By promoting local business and encouraging innovation within the city we should strive to remain a highly desirable city.” Community Forum Series #1 Participant
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