Explore economic benefits of creating Sister Ward ( City) relationships in building "One City" (example...ward 1&7...ward 2 & 8 ).
Sister Ward relationships with a shared vision could diversify our economic base and create job opportunities. Also......
• Attract businesses to wards that will provide employment opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed, diversify the economy, and offer salaries that will increase District of Columbia’s median income.
Assist existing businesses in wards accross the city with issues impacting their growth and development.
• Support international trade and investment opportunities for local businesses.
• Support small business start-up and development in all wards accross the city through the provision of information and technical assistance. Revitalize our neighborhoods and commercial districts.
• Encourage new development and redevelopment in the commercial
corridors in all wards by coordinating efforts of redevelopment organizations and committees, incentives, and funding streams.
• Market city locations in all wards to business prospects.
• Offer technical and counseling services to existing city businesses in all wards in order to ensure business survival.
• Increase the number of loans to city residents in all wards for business start-ups and expansions.
• Increase the number of clients served in all wards each year through Economic Development services.