The Business Development Committee, established under the guidance of Town Councilman Francis Gray, is seeking new members. The charge, established by the Town Board is given below. Anyone interested in participating should contact Supervisor Pam Duke.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE PURPOSE: To analyze existing business activity in the Town, develop a business recruitment plan with incentives and to make recommendations on zoning law changes that support targeted businesses in the Town of Rochester. The committee plans will be in a manner consistent with the Town’s rural character, preservation of natural resources, and the quality of residential life.
ACCOUNTABILITY: The subcommittee members will be appointed by and are accountable to the Town Board and shall solicit and receive public input.
TERM: The committee shall exist until dissolved by the Town Board. The Town Board can add new members at any time.
SCOPE OF WORK:
1. Take an inventory of:
a. Existing businesses
b. Existing experience and talent within the Town to support new businesses
c. Services the town lacks that would identify and support new businesses
d. Targeted businesses to relocate or expand to the Town to satisfy town needs
e. Existing town zoning codes and conditions that impede economic development
2. Evaluate and make recommendations on how the Town Government might assist in the recruitment of new local businesses and engines of economic activity
3. Analyze and make recommendations on infrastructure improvements that the Town Government might assist with in order to attract targeted businesses
4. Review the Town’s current zoning and subdivision codes to identify areas in need of amendment along with recommendations on the priority of such amendments.
5. Research sources of outside funding to support report recommendations and draft funding request as added incentives to targeted businesses
6. Prepare written recommendations to the Town Board based on committee deliberations, resident input, and responses from businesses
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