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Economic Development Program
Economic Development Program Plan
The City of Brookfield's Economic Development Program is intended to communicate the City's economic development vision, and provide clear objectives and strategies to achieve that vision. The Economic Development Program will likely be incorporated within the City's new Comprehensive Plan, scheduled for adoption in Fall 2009, as that Plan's Economic Development Chapter.
Economic Development Office
The City of Brookfield's Economic Development Office offers several programs that benefit business:
- Ongoing business retention and expansion programs, including a business visitation program.
- A limited business attraction program, including site development assistance for businesses interested in expanding or relocating.
- Identification and investigation of potential redevelopment actions or programs.
- An ongoing forum for citizens of Brookfield to identify areas of concern regarding the future development of the community.
- Assistance for businesses dealing with the intricacies of local and state government.
Economic Development Committee
The City of Brookfield's Economic Development Committee (EDC) serves as the lead economic development organization in Brookfield. Its overall goals include the following:
- To lead, guide, and coordinate the efforts of citizens and organizations concerned with local economic development.
- To help retain and provide for the expansion of existing employment opportunities by helping to meet the needs of existing employers in all business sectors.
- To help create new employment opportunities through the attraction of new employers to the community.
- To help with increasing new employment opportunities by providing assistance to persons interested in developing new, or expanding existing, small businesses in the City.
- To facilitate economic development in the City by providing community facilities and services that will enable the expansion of employment opportunities
For More Information
Contact the Economic Development Coordinator, by phone at (262) 796-6695.
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