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Committed to exceptional service, the Elmore County Economic Development Authority works to improve the economic well-being of the
business community and enhance the quality of life in Elmore County through the creation and preservation of jobs and wealth.
Five-Year Strategic Plan
2006 - 2010
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- UNIFY ELMORE COUNTY FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- Assemble a 1000 acre mega site for targeted industry.
- Create a “One-Stop Shop” for Elmore County to assist new and expanding businesses.
- Establish a spec building for industrial recruitment.
- Host regular meetings among all elected officials to address countywide Economic Development issues.
- BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT
- Recruit targeted new high technology business & industry in the following key industrial sectors:
Aerospace
Company Headquarters
Automotive Equipment Manufacturing
Distribution Centers
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
- Promote the development of a new technology business park and new industrial parks.
- Serve as an advocate for Elmore County business and industry before local, regional and state government agencies.
- Research, develop and maintain a comprehensive directory of existing industrial, business and office space available for lease and/or sale in Elmore County.
- RETAIL DEVELOPMENT
- Implement an aggressive targeted recruiting effort to persuade retail developers of the opportunities in Elmore County.
- Establish a Small Business Council in connection with a local Alabama university.
- Establish an “Elmore County Clean & Beautiful” program to establish and enforce trash ordinances.
- Establish Gateway Welcome Centers at each of the major accesses into Elmore County.
- TOURISM / RECREATION
- Establish the Elmore County Tourism Council.
- Establish a tourism website promoting county tourism venues and providing links to tourism opportunities.
- Establish a countywide recreation system, promoting outdoor sporting venues.
- Promote the Development of an Elmore County Trail System that links Elmore County with the statewide trail system.
- TRANSPORTATION / INFRASTRUCTURE
- Establish the Elmore County Transportation Alliance to inform Elmore County residents on transportation priorities in the county.
- Promote immediate expansion of SR 14 to four lanes between Millbrook and Tallassee.
- Help facilitate the development of the northern loop connecting all major communities.
- Promote the consolidation of the area’s water boards into a countywide water system.
- Encourage the extension of the county’s sewer system.
- EDUCATION
- Encourage stronger community support and more involvement in public education.
- Educate the public on the importance of a good public education system for sustainable economic development.
- Host an annual Education Summit among all the education leaders in the county.
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