HomeMy WebLinkAboutHandouts_Regular_Citizen Communications_07/09/2009North County Economic DevelonmentAdvisory Board
Purpose:
To augment services of the Business Development Board (BDB) and promote Northern
Palm Beach County to prospective new businesses.
How it will work:
• Assist with expedited permitting to ensure that the process is working effectively
and efficiently when a prospect is ready.
• Work with city administrators /town managers and property owners to maintain a
pool of available parcels of land.
• Work with city administrators /town managers to ensure that available land is
shovel ready (for 2-yr development).
• Monitor local government policies, procedures and processes regarding land
development.
• Serve as an intermediary between municipalities and property owners to help
reach compromise on land development issues.
• Play an advocacy role to ensure that adequate parcels of land are earmarked for
commercial usage and that municipalities maintain a good quality of life around
these areas.
• Work with retail centers to assist with the attraction and retention of retail to
avoid vacancy and blight.
• Assist the BDB with high-level connections to help recruit global corporate
headquarters
• Serve as high-level ambassadors to greet prospects and help close the deal
Who will serve:
• City Administrator /Town Manager from each municipality in North County
• High-level business leaders
• Port of Palm Beach
• Municipal Airport
• FAU & PBCC
• BDB
Frequency of Meetings:
• Quarterly or as needed
Staff:
Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce President & CEO and other
Chamber staff as needed.
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