Policy & Communications Whether it is engaging with the
and under construction, browser-
community, working with the media,
responsive design, and additional
or producing marketing content and
features to better serve those looking to
materials, our Policy and Communications
partner with us.
staff serve as liaisons between the department and internal and external
The change was not only effective, but
partners, clients, and customers. The
grabbed the attention of the greater
division is also tasked with managing the
economic development community.
legislative and policy-related activities of
The website was awarded the 2016
the department.
International Economic Development Council Silver Award for “General
Our website was awarded the 2016 International Economic Development Council Silver Award for “General Purpose Website.”
Purpose Website.” DCED’s website will continue to evolve to better serve site selectors, developers, and community members. Webinars Our Policy and Communications Division partnered with both the Housing and Community and Development Division and our Economic Development Division to present a series of webinars designed
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS Improved Communications In our efforts to provide a more effective tool for communication, the department launched a new website design in March 2016. The new www.choosecincy. com is tailor-made, with a user-friendly layout and navigation structure, a page dedicated to projects both completed
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to provide developers and community members with clear information about programming, incentive offerings, and some of our initiatives. The subject areas included: • 2016 Notice of Funding Availability • Available Incentives • Programs for Small Businesses These videos are available online at www.choosecincy.com.
