Some of the tools an economic developer should have in their toolkit and how those tools were used to land a project. Presented by Will Davis at the 2014 VEDA Conference.

2. Which Tools
Economic
Development
Strategy
1.

3. Which Tools
Specific
Target
Markets
2.

4. Which Tools
Available
Sites And
Buildings
3.

5. Which Tools
World-Class
Customer
Service
4.

6. Our Economic
Development
Strategy
Mission
Goals
Objectives
1.

7. Specific
Target MarketExamples
Food
Distribution & Logistics
Advanced Manufacturing
2.

8. Watkins Centre
Meadowville
Areas for Food Targets
Airport Ind. Park
Walthall Area
Available Sites & Buildings3.

9. World-ClassCustomer Service
Immediate Assistance
Practical Incentives
4.

10. Putting the
Toolbox
to work

11. Landing a
Paper Giant
$2 Billion
2,000 Jobs

12. Attraction
Strategy
A University Connection
Intense Collaboration
Public & Private Allies
1.

13. Matched
Target
Advanced Manufacturing
Large Employer
Huge Investment
2.

14. Available Manufacturing Site
James
River
Industrial
Center
850-Acre Site
3.

15. World-Class
Service
All Hands on Deck
Logistics & Visits
Hand-holding
4.

17. Practical
Incentives
Technology Zone
Fast-track Permitting
Complete Commitment

20. It is amazing what you can
accomplish if you do not
care who gets the credit.