8.3 Work cooperatively with UVBA, the Corporate Council and others to enhance the business climate in the region.

Strategic Objective

6
Total Actions
0
Planned
4
In Progress
1
Completed
1
Stalled

Actions

Strategic actions under this objective

8.3.1 Work with Grafton County Regional Development to work on ADU financing opportunities
Key Performance Indicators
Available lending programs for those wishing to build an ADU
Planning and Development
In Progress
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8.3.2 Work collaboratively with UVBA, the Corporate Council and others to enhance the business climate.
Key Performance Indicators
Provide microgrants to UVBA to market the region.
City Manager Economic Development Commission
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8.3.3 Program to assist minority, LGBTQ+ and woman businesses (DEI)
Key Performance Indicators
DEI has a program operational by the end of 2024.
Economic Development Commission Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission
Stalled
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8.3.4 Work with Boards and Commissions on a regulation based, evidence supported, legally defensible decision process that generates regulatory certainty for all applicants.
Key Performance Indicators
Minimize adverse legal appeals of any Board or Commission decision.
Planning Board Conservation Commission Heritage Commission Planning and Development Zoning Board of Adjustment
In Progress
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8.3.5 Provide small business resources at the Libraries by having programming, databases, and other resources available to people who own or are developing new businesses
Key Performance Indicators
Collaborate with organizations such as the SBA, non profits, and local small business to assess and provide supportive materials and programming
Increase collection materials and programming that support small businesses in Lebanon
Library Economic Development Commission UV Business Alliance
In Progress
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8.3.6 Work collaboratively with UVBA and others to identify gaps in community and regional needs for potential recruitment and retention efforts.
Key Performance Indicators
Partner with UVBA to execute a regional Gap Analysis
Economic Development Commission UV Business Alliance
In Progress
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