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Chapter 4: Economic ,Development Element ``'~ <br />a u <br />~••t .d..o~~ <br />County agriculture trends (1959-2002). <br />Agricultural census by county and state (2002). <br />Agricultural income in millions (1997-2005). <br />Income Change for Major Agricultural Products (1996-2005) <br />^ Wages <br />County total annual wages paid (2°d quarter, 2005). <br />Comparison of average weekly wages by county and state (3rd <br />quarter, 2006). <br />^ Unemployment Trends <br />Comparison of state/county unemployment rates (1996- <br />2005). <br />^ County Development and Tax Value <br />Tax Base, Total Assessed Value in County (1997-2006) <br />Total Non-Residential Tax Base by Locality (2006) <br />Percent of Non-Residential Tax Base by Locality (2006) <br />Residential and non-residential permitted building value <br />(1996-2005). <br />Balance of Residential and Non-Residential Construction <br />(FY1997-FY2006) <br />County commercial occupancy permits (2005). <br />4.4. Needs Assessment <br />4.5. Goals <br />Economic Development Overarching Goal: VIABLE AND SUSTAINABLE <br />COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT THAT CONTRIBUTES TO BOTH PROPERTY AND SALES TAX <br />REVENUES, AND ENHANCES HIGH-QUALITY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR COUNTY <br />RESIDENTS. <br />Economic Development Goal 1: Public-private sector partnerships that <br />create a stronger business climate. <br />Economic Development Goal 2: Infrastructure that supports desired <br />development. <br />Economic Development Goal 3: Effective systems to train and support <br />residents and those who work in Orange County. <br />Economic Development Goal 4: Partnerships that ensure the county <br />remains a great place in which to live and work. <br />o~a~cawvity co~~-e~,~e~~~ ©RAFT 19-29-07 9 <br />