OPE N FOR BUSI N E S S AGE N DA This is an outline of the economic revitalization platform Mayor Mann put forth in December 2013.
JOB CREATION
QUALITY OF PLACE
+ Make the new Sanford/Lee County Partnership for Prosperity competitive
+ Leverage our Bond Dollars
+ Advocate for the most competitive local incentive/investment policy in the State
+ Encourage and promote infill
+ Create a “one-stop shop” location for economic development + Continue to foster and develop relationships with NC Department of Commerce, Research Triangle Regional Partnership, and other state entities + Create a Small Business Incubator in Downtown Sanford
+ Encourage Live, Work, Play + Update City ordinances and code enforcement rules + Develop a long term, incremental parking plan + Create a Visual and Performing Arts District
+ Promote our water supply as a unique asset
DESTINATION SANFORD
COMMUNITY PRIDE
+ Support an expansion of the Dennis Wicker Civic Center + Create a 21st Century Multi-Purpose Sports Complex
+ Support with funding a professional administration and financial services organization that would offer its services to area non-profit organizations
+ Further promote our railroad heritage by acquiring the Train Depot Building
+ Create a Mayor’s Community Advisory Council
+ Advocate for a Tourism Development Authority
+ Revitalize Sanford Block Party
+ Complete our Chinese Sister City Project
+ Support Community Policing
OPE N FOR BUSI N E S S ECOS YS T E M The Open for Business Agenda’s success resulted from the committed collaboration of many public and private entities.
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