Resolution 2413 - Laserfiche WebLink

"The economically healthy and viable community that we envision for Everett's future will require the addition of new businesses as well as the expansion of existing ones. We must constantly provide new employment opportunities for Everett's citizens, if for no other reason than to replace existing firms that become antiquated. This is not a question of growth vs. no-growth, but rather one of new and better jobs for Everett's current residents as well as job opportunities for the future generations. To do this, we must maintain and enhance Everett's role as the major employment center for Snohomish County. We should strongly promote Everett as the county-wide and North Puget Sound Area center for finance, government, commerce, education, communications, transportation, health care and culture. We should capitalize on Everett's natural port facilities, the opportunities available due to the existence of Paine Field, as well as Everett's role as the governmental center for Snohomish County. It should not be government's role to provide basic jobs, but it is the City of Everett's role to provide an atmosphere that attracts new employment opportunities and allows existing firms to grow to their potential . . . . . . Goal ED-1: Support and provide direction to the efforts of public and private economic development organizations toward diversification of Everett's economic base". The City of Everett does not intend to address the problems of our economy alone. Only in partnership with private sector representatives and organizations, can the City deal with the rejuvenation of our business climate and image. As opposed to expansive and expensive bureaucratic organizations, the City looks to private sector agents and agencies to carry much of the burden of revitalization. The City has initiated and continues a contractual arrangement with the Snohomish County Economic Development Council to provide client services, marketing, research and staff assistance, in support of the City's industrial development, international trade and commerce potential. Likewise, a contractual agreement on tourism development and promotion exists between the City and the Everett Area Chamber of Commerce. The agreement adds public dollars to private investment to establish and enhance convention, commercial recreation, outdoor recreation, entertainment, cultural and retail opportunities. The Everett Ventures Group, a mix of downtown property owners, merchants, Port and City officials have joined forces, at the City's urging, to address Downtown and Riverside redevelopment possibilities. Closely linked to central city redevelopment are commercial, cultural, entertainment and recreation opportunities on both the Everett Harborfront and Riverfront.