Economic Development Committee
TL;DR
The Economic Development Committee met to discuss Mesa's technology sector growth, hearing presentations about the Mesa Technology Corridor, LAUNCHPOINT technology accelerator, and local business opportunities from the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC). These presentations focused on strategies to attract and support technology businesses in the city.
Key Decisions
- Mesa Technology Corridor Next Steps Discussion Only
- LAUNCHPOINT Technology Accelerator Update Discussion Only
- Business Opportunities Assessment Discussion Only
Agenda
- Chairman Somers called the meeting to order at 8:45 a.m. He excused Committeemember Richins from the entire meeting.
- Items from citizens present.
- Presentations:
- 2-a Hear a presentation, discuss and make a recommendation for the next steps for the Mesa Technology Corridor.Presentation
- 2-b Hear a presentation and discuss an update on LAUNCHPOINT, Mesa's Technology Accelerator.Presentation
- 2-c Hear a presentation by GPEC to discuss Mesa's business opportunities and challenges.Presentation
- Adjournment.
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- City Councilmembers who are not members of this Committee may elect to attend this meeting for their own information. These Councilmembers will not take any legal action, nor will they participate in any deliberations or discussions regarding any item on this agenda.
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