It works because it identifies opportunities, because it concentrates, husbands, controls, and directs resources to assure a future consistent with organizational or community interest. Strategic planning provides an organized way in which a consensus can be developed that allows strategies to be successfully implemented in a community. It has been documented that those using strategic planning have been more successful in attaining their goals than those without such a plan attain. Lafayette Development Corporation is bringing in Barbara Francis, a nationally renowned expert on strategic planning. Promoting this is an attraction mechanism, an incentive for businesses looking to relocate or expand.
Information is available through our web site and in a brochure.
Brochure is enclosed. While new business attraction can stimulate economic growth, the retention and expansion of existing businesses is vital to maintaining and growing a community and ultimately the state. The purpose of the program is to help communities develop a systematic approach to business retention and expansion efforts. The overall objective of the business retention and expansion project is to help local governments understand the efforts of their policies on local businesses. Identify specific concerns and problems of the local businesses and provide swift, effective solutions.