lessphp fatal error: load error: failed to find /home2/jessicr9/public_html/downtown/wp-content/themes/theme44952/bootstrap/less/bootstrap.lesslessphp fatal error: load error: failed to find /home2/jessicr9/public_html/downtown/wp-content/themes/theme44952/style.less{"id":2302,"date":"2014-07-06T15:29:54","date_gmt":"2014-07-06T15:29:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ineedmagnus.com\/downtown\/?page_id=2302"},"modified":"2014-09-24T02:31:27","modified_gmt":"2014-09-24T02:31:27","slug":"economic-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ineedmagnus.com\/downtown\/economic-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Economic Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"color: #832f2f;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Economic Development<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"set-post-thumbnail\" class=\"thickbox\" title=\"Set featured image\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ineedmagnus.com\/downtown\/wp-admin\/media-upload.php?post_id=2302&amp;type=image&amp;TB_iframe=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ineedmagnus.com\/downtown\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Fresh-Paint-Days_51-430x296.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh Paint Days_5\" width=\"266\" height=\"183\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The Economic Development Committee is charged with the responsibilities to plan and implement that are directly aligned with the Four Point Main Street approach to downtown revitalization and economic restructuring that consists of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Provide information and business resources for downtown businesses, including informational workshops and print materials.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Provide assistance in real estate development, particularly blighted and vacant properties, by supplying resources and statistical data, partner coordination and conduct onsite property tours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Maintain an inventory of data pertaining to downtown, such as businesses, property owners and vacant properties.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Assist with the businesses recruitment for available space in downtown DuBois.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Advocate for downtown DuBois when public funds are available for projects such as streetscape or transportation enhancement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Advocate for downtown DuBois businesses for common causes and public policy development, including zoning, signage and land use.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Interested in helping out? Call or email us \u2013 manager@downtowndubois.com or 814-371-3064<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"post-849 page type-page status-publish hentry\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Beautification and Community Enhancement as a part of the Strategic Goals:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"post-849 page type-page status-publish hentry\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">DDRG\u2019S strategic goals tie in some way to parts of all four of our core values. We have developed \u201cPerformance Outcomes\u201d related to those core values in which DDRG will deliver a value-add service to the community, and \u201cPerformance Means\u201d \u2013 what is necessary to achieve the Performance Outcomes. DDRG has structured its core work plan according to these roles, which are organized along committee and Board structure:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-849 page type-page status-publish hentry\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The overall goal is to recruit new businesses for downtown vacancies, maintain the vitality of current businesses and amenities and reduce blight, leading to job growth and property value improvement.\u00a0 This goal also addresses the community development by identifying and capitalizing on assets and working to fill identified gaps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-849 page type-page status-publish hentry\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Implementation Goals:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Facilitate the development of a business recruitment strategy that is pro-active with a distinct protocol for lead generation and management.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Working with key partners such as the Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce, City of DuBois, Sandy Township, Clearfield County Economic Development Corp., public utilities, etc. Identify business types as targets for recruitment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Develop and Return on Investment\/Value Statement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Take a partnership role in downtown real estate redevelopment of blighted properties.\u00a0 Advocate and help to identify potential projects.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Working in partnership with the City of DuBois Redevelopment Authority.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Explore feasibility of a Small Business Incubator in downtown DuBois.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">This would include identification of property, work with property owner, seek public funds if available, recruit small businesses for relocation or establishment at the incubator, and manage this property with a net income goal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">A potential partner in the project is Penn State Dubois.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Provide information on tools and\/or incentives to promote business growth, business retention, and property management .Expand the boundaries of downtown as the Main Street program requirements are lifted with the end of program designations, bringing services and soliciting the participation of additional downtown DuBois businesses.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">This may include conducting referrals, keeping a current inventory of resources and\/or hosting information events.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Advocate and assist partners who are addressing residential needs in downtown area including residential space in downtown buildings.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Participate and assist in further efforts toward Elm Street designation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Facilitate and participate in larger project-based development projects.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Bring together key community stakeholders towards the development and execution of a Master Plan for a large project-based development projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Identify critical needs or gaps in community assets and advocate for opportunities to address those.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">i.e., large event space, recreation, and sports.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Economic Development The Economic Development Committee is charged with the responsibilities to plan and implement that are directly aligned with the Four Point Main Street approach to downtown revitalization and economic restructuring that consists of the following: Provide information and business resources for downtown businesses, including informational workshops and print materials. 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