Title
Presentation and Discussion - Targeted Industries for Lee's Summit - Lee's Summit Economic Development Council
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Issue/Request:
Key Issues:
Rick McDowell, President of the Lee's Summit Economic Development Council (LSEDC) will be providing the Committee with a presentation and overview of the Economic Development Market Study conducted in 2015-2016 regarding targeted industries for Lee's Summit.
Background:
In 2015-2016 the LSEDC engaged North Star Destination Strategies to conduct economic development market research. the data identified industries and industry clusters that are best suited to Lee's Summit's existing business climate based on a variety of factors including regional growth industries, workforce attributes and demographic and household data. This research is designed to assist in efforts to hone in on the most qualified business prospects nationwide using a variety of findings uncovered by traditional studies such as cluster analysis and targeting.
Presenter
Rick McDowell, Lee's Summit Economic Development Council President