Title
Economic Ecosystem Study Discussion
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing on the Economic Ecosystem Study and discuss. Briefing only; No action requested.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing and discuss the Economic Ecosystem Study.
Staff Contact:
Mike Reid, Economic Development Director, Community Planning and Development, 360.753.8591
Presenter(s):
Mike Reid, Economic Development Director, Community Planning and Development
Background and Analysis:
In May 2019, the City Council selected Harvey M Rose Associates to provide policy analyst expertise associated with Council-related goals and objectives. The Finance Committee has been exploring numerous policy matters related to Olympia’s economy and recommended that the firm be used to do some analysis and baseline examination of the make up of employment in Olympia. A presentation of the executive summary and key findings of this report were provided to the Council at the Council Retreat on January 11, 2020.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
No current action at this time but issues and analysis related to the economy, employment, workforce, labor, poverty, prosperity, and business climate have deep levels of community impact and interest.
Options:
N/A - Discussion Only
Financial Impact:
N/A - Discussion Only
Attachments:
Economic Ecosystem Study