Department of Community & Economic Development Annual Report 2015

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MISSION

relocate or grow. We are extremely

The economic development team is

proficient in helping commercial

dedicated to cultivating commercial

developers, business owners, real estate

development in all of Cincinnati’s 52

brokers, and site selectors in navigating

neighborhoods. We are focused on serving

the legislative process related to their

the needs of residents and businesses

developments.

through job creation, implementation of public infrastructure projects, urban

The business retention and expansion

redevelopment initiatives and revitalization

program is a top priority for Economic

of the City’s 34 neighborhood business

Development. Our team conducts business

districts.

retention and expansion (BRE) visits with local companies to continue to cultivate

DESCRIPTION

relationships and serve the needs of

Serving as a liaison between City

businesses located in the City. The goals

departments, businesses and development

of these visits are to facilitate greater

communities, this team works to provide

communication and remain connected. In

financial, informational and technical

2015, over 50 BRE visits were conducted.

assistance to businesses seeking to

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