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other nonprofit groups);
• Providing job training, or establishing or
supporting institutions that provide job training
(e.g., community colleges and technical schools);
• Changing the tax structure to promote economic
development; and
• Modifying regulations that are seen as
burdensome to business.

STRATEGIC ACTION

PRIORITIES Region Reimagined

• Continue active participation in the Greater Our Blueprint for Prosperity is a new regional
Manhattan Economic Partnership to advance, economic development initiative that is launching
secure, and execute initiatives aimed at improving in early 2019. It is a collaboration between Geary,
the quality of life and economic well-being of Pottawatomie, and Riley counties to encourage job
residents within the County. PCEDC’s active creation and economic development. The result will
involvement and partnership in the Greater be a five-year plan for the tri-county area. Region
Manhattan Economic Partnership provides an Reimagined is being spearheaded by the business
opportunity to increase the reach and breadth of communities and recognizes the regional nature of
PCEDC’s existing efforts, such as the marketing economic development. PCEDC is participating in
of industrial park sites on the Greater Manhattan the initiative.
Economic Partnership’s website.
› Continue active participation in Region
› Increase communication at County level Re-imagined efforts. Involve and update
about participation in Greater Manhattan Board of County Commissioners on Region
Economic Partnership and benefits of this Reimagined process and outcomes.
partnership, such as providing a link to the
Greater Manhattan Economic Partnership
on the County website.
• Prioritize investment in infrastructure to support
economic development. Identify areas in which
County infrastructure is currently limiting
economic development. Work to secure funding
for these infrastructure projects, whether
through County funds, partnerships, or creation
of special financing districts or development of
impact fees.

› Pursue infrastructure impact fee/funding
assessment.
› Actively pursue partnerships work with local
jurisdictions as they make investments in
their infrastructure (such as roads, storm

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