She recommended approval of the cities populations projections and Fulmar seconded. Mark Norris amended the motion by adding that the projections are approved subject to further review by the county planning consultant. The amended motion was unanimously approved. V. Recommendations on Economic and Community Development Board Rick Masson, who was assigned responsibility for these recommendations, was out of the city, and this item was deferred. Presentation From A Regional Perspective Larry Jensen, responding to a request from the committee, made a presentation that he makes to his corporate clients.
Workforce development is a key challenge.
He said the three legs of the stool in the region are government, business and faith-based organizations, but too often, our community looks too often to government to solve problems. Memphis is the silicon valley of electronics logistics. Logistics ground zero, global crossroads, internet commerce hub. Rout praised Jensen s presentation and observed that we can speak and act regionally but not at the expense of any single city s characteristics, because individual uniqueness is folded into a regional tapestry. The committee felt confident that it was on track to meet its schedule, if reserve agreements are approved.