Brookhaven adopts Comprehensive Plan 2034

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The Brookhaven Post

Brookhaven, GA, November 18, 2014 – Tuesday evening, Brookhaven’s City Council adopted the City’s Comprehensive Plan 2034 by unanimous vote.

On September 9th, the Council adopted a resolution to transmit the plan to the State of Georgia Department of Community Affairs (GDCA) and the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) for their review.

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Collier OKs new economic development playbook

By: Laura Layden, Maria Perez

Naples Daily News  

NAPLES, Fla. - Collier County commissioners swiftly approved a new strategy and playbook for economic development.

On Tuesday, commissioners unanimously voted to accept a comprehensive economic development strategic plan for the county, and the implementation plan to carry it out.

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Economic study shows opportunity for growth

By Shina Neo
The Patriot Ledger 

ROCKLAND – Phase 2 of a South Shore Chamber of Commerce consultant’s study leading to a comprehensive regional economic plan shows opportunities for broadening the economic base from what is primarily a residential and consumer economy, said chamber president and CEO Peter Forman. 

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Development eyed for Derby St. corridor

By Carol Britton Meyer
Wicked Local Hingham


The South Hingham Study Group is taking a comprehensive look at the stretch from the intersection of Derby and Gardner streets westward toward the town line on Derby and Whiting streets and the impact further commercial development in that area could have on abutting residences and businesses. Their meetings so far have been well attended.

Town officials are advocating for further development in that part of town -- including the industrial park -- in large part to increase the tax base.

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2014 Economic Development Luncheon recognizes local companies

By Tesia Reed
WTVM.com

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - An economic plan bringing money and new jobs to the city of Columbus was a hot topic for local business leaders and city officials at the Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Luncheon.

The group celebrated the city's economic development successes and revealed a plan to set the stage up for the future.

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Charlotte experiencing ‘talent boom,’ consultant says

By Eric Frazier
charlotteobserver.com

ASHEVILLE Charlotte’s post-recession economy is diversifying and gaining strength, thanks to a workforce “talent boom” that has brought more educated newcomers to the city than to Atlanta, Dallas or Nashville, Tenn., a new study has found.

But a consultant hired to analyze the city’s competitiveness warned Thursday that the region could fall behind in an increasingly fierce battle for workers unless local leaders fine-tune their job-recruiting focus and keep the city’s amenities strong.

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