Lacey council reviews five-year economic development strategy, flags childcare and Midtown priorities City staff and consultants presented a finalized five-year economic development strategy that emphasizes identity, business retention, and quality-of-life actions; council prioritized business recruitment, childcare access, and Midtown activation and asked staff to return with an implementation work plan for 2026.

Lacey's council has unveiled an ambitious five-year economic development strategy aimed at transforming the city into a vibrant hub of opportunity and identity by 2026.

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Lacey staff and consultants outline five-year economic development strategy centered on identity, small business and placemaking City staff and Echo Northwest presented a 5‑year economic development strategy to the Lacey Planning Commission on Oct. 22, 2025, recommending three goals—economic identity, business support and placemaking—broken into 12 actions the city would lead or support. The plan will be finalized for City Council review in December.

Lacey is set to redefine its future with a bold five-year economic development strategy focusing on identity, small business support, and vibrant community spaces!

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