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-Determine a target <br /> -Continue to develop relevant data on inventory <br /> and demand (Also: Create an inventory of <br /> commercial spaces and tenants.) <br /> -Consider strategies to achieve target <br /> A. Work with community educational institutions to identify and <br /> develop training for job opportunities. <br /> B. Establish a working group of residents, students and <br /> professors to identify strategies for retaining and attracting the <br /> creative class. <br /> C. Work to increase the supply and diversity of new office <br /> space. <br /> Goals from Office Market Study and Incentives <br /> -Join RTRP <br /> -Set aside dollars to begin marketing <br /> (external) <br /> -Set aside $ for incentives if competitive <br /> projects should come in <br /> -Begin targeted marketing (separate from <br /> general marketing) to select clientele <br /> that we would desire to attract <br /> A. Develop incentives to assist in <br /> small and local business <br /> development. (Jumpstart and <br /> marketing?) <br /> B. Develop a strategic approach <br /> to improving the Town's <br /> development process. <br /> C. Develop stronger pedestrian, bicycle and transit <br /> connections between centers of activity. (Complete Streets) <br /> D. Address issues related to business development in <br /> Chapel Hill including: rents, regulatory environment, space <br /> available, focused incentives(Define interests, Develop <br /> strategies) <br /> -Goals from Barriers to Small Business Study - <br /> TASKS: <br /> 1. Develop non-residential building inventory <br /> and track opening/closings <br /> 2. Update "Opening a Business in Chapel Hill" <br /> brochure <br /> 3. Create checklist for all new businesses and <br /> business developments <br />