ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT              

POLICIES

  1. Support five focus areas for expanding Hot Springs’ economy: neighborhood revitalization; technical skills training; higher education; elevating/expanding recreation tourism; and entrepreneurship support and events. [Related Goals NR 1, NR 6, IN 3, ED 2-4, CSFI 1, CSFI 5-6, Related Actions ED 1-5, ED 9-11, ED 14, ED 17-19]
  2. Support employment opportunity and the creative and entrepreneurial talent of our citizens. [Related Goals ED 2, CSFI 5-6, Related Actions ED 1-6, ED 9, ED 12, ED 14, CSFI 20]
  3. Expand Arts, Craft, Maker, and entrepreneurial opportunities, especially through redeveloping vacant buildings and vacant lots. [Related Goals NR 5, ED 2, CSFI 5-6, Related Actions ED 1-6, ED 9, ED 12, ED 14, ED 16, CSFI 20]
  4. Focus new businesses toward properties and buildings located in-town. [Related Goals CSFI 1, CSFI 5-6, Related Actions ED 16]
  5. Support neighborhood businesses. [Related Goals NR 5, CSFI 5-6, Related Actions ED 10-11]
  6. Support and grow entrepreneurism. [Related Goals ED 1-2, CSFI 5-6, Related Actions ED 10-11]
  7. Promote and market our connections to nature and the outdoors. [Related Goals ED 1, CSFI 2-3, Related Actions ED 10, ED 17, CSFI 13-14]
  8. Promote high quality educational opportunities across school district boundaries, especially in the in-town neighborhoods. [Related Goals ED 3, Related Actions ED 9]
  9. Be a city infused with art, cultural expression, entertainment and history, woven seamlessly into its quality of life, appearance, image, and branding. [Related Goals ED 2, CSFI 5-6, Related Actions ED 1-6, ED 10-11, ED 14, CSFI 13-14]
  10. Support and celebrate fine and performing arts, culture and history within the design and programming of public spaces and buildings. [Related Goals ED 2, CSFI 5-6, Related Actions ED 1-6, ED 10-11, ED 14, CSFI 13-14]
  11. Support grassroots efforts promoting art and cultural activities. [Related Goals ED 2, CSFI 5-6, Related Actions ED 1-5]
  12. Promote preservation and revitalization of historic resources, traditions, and areas. [Related Goals NR 5, Related Actions ED 17-19]

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