City staff outlines economic development plan; BDAB, Echo Northwest and local contractors discuss roles and supplier diversity City staff presented a five-part economic development work plan and budget priorities focused on business retention, resilience, inclusive prosperity, land and strategic public investments. Echo Northwest described urban-renewal/TIF models; local contractors and PBDG urged the city and advisory boards to help firms access state and federal prime‑/s

Bend’s new economic development plan promises to boost business growth, sustainability, and inclusive prosperity while inviting local contractors to play a pivotal role in shaping the future!

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🔄 IMSPARK: A Future Aligning Sustainability & Resilience🔄 Social justice, Digital Equity, Poverty, Accessible Technology, Marginalized communities, Pacific, COFA, Veterans, Low-Income, Affordable housing

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