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6.
City Council Joint City/Chamber Work Session
Meeting Date:
05/06/2019
From:
John Saltonstall, Business Retention & Expansion Manager
Department:
Economic Vitality
Co-Submitter:

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TITLE:

Key issues facing the Flagstaff Business Community
This special work session topic, between the Flagstaff City Council and the Greater Flagstaff Chamber (GFC) of Commerce, will share how the GFC and City of Flagstaff Economic Development Team are working to attract, retain, and expand our business climate while assisting with the day-to-day issues of running a business in Flagstaff.

DESIRED OUTCOME:

Increased awareness of programs, efforts, and partnerships currently underway in Flagstaff.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Greater Flagstaff Chamber (GFC) of Commerce and the City of Flagstaff Economic Development Staff work together and separately to enhance the economy of Flagstaff and the whole of Northern Arizona. Julie Pastrick, President and CEO of the GFC, will address topics including Housing, Funding Mechanisms, Williams Arizona, the Arizona-Mexico Commission. Gail Jackson, City of Flagstaff Business Attraction Manager will present the City Business Attraction Program including recent successes, efforts, and pipeline projects. John Saltonstall, City of Flagstaff Business Retention and Expansion Manager, will present the Business Retention and Expansion Program focusing on partnerships and initiatives. 

INFORMATION:

This informational presentation by the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce and the City of Flagstaff Economic Development Offices is for discussion purposes only.

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