Promote employer-assisted housing programs in partnership with the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Link businesses with recruitment services at the State, JTPA, Goodwill, and others. Publicize economic development programs through the media, seminars, retention calls, and advertising. Focus on the retention and expansion of education, health, and medical technology industries. Micro Enterprise Loan Program Tax exempt bonds Work with the Grand Rapids Area Transit Authority on the expansion of public transportation services for workers.
Actions Identify opportunities for development in the Renaissance Zone.
Complete land assembly and market the American Laundry site. Support continued development of the Grand Rapids Community College Southeast Campus. Encourage reinvestment of businesses not currently reinvesting in the Renaissance Zone properties. Develop and implement a building reuse grant program for Renaissance Zone commercial business areas. Actions Appoint project design and implementation committee to oversee the planning process.