The image is as fuzzy as the plan... General, lacking specifics, and once again the goal of becoming a "global" city is concentric to the plan. Send comments.
Plan for Economic Growth & Jobs
Yasmin Rammohan | February 29, 2012 11:30 am
On Wednesday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel released the first draft of an economic growth plan, created to drive Chicago’s leadership in the global economy and articulate clear, actionable strategies for economic growth and job creation. The plan was developed by World Business Chicago, at the request of Mayor Emanuel last fall. It contains 10 strategies that will help Chicago advance its economy and become a better destination for families and businesses.
“A global city like Chicago needs a clear set of goals, a clear framework for analysis and clear strategies for economic growth and the creation of jobs,” said Mayor Emanuel. “By establishing these, the business community can work in conjunction with labor, the public sector and the non-profit community to execute together and achieve these objectives. This is an important step in that direction and I am looking forward to incorporating the public’s input and comment as we develop this vision for our economic future, enabling the creation of more of the jobs that our city needs.”
The plan presents 10 over-arching strategies that are recommended to drive economic growth and job creation in Chicago through 2020 and beyond.
These strategies include:
The Plan itself builds on existing growth initiatives to provide a framework for private and public initiatives in the years ahead. It takes a hard look at Chicago’s and the region’s strengths and challenges, sets measurable goals and recommends strategies to achieve them.
“This important report underscores the importance of creating good jobs, investing in our workforce, and putting a high priority on cooperation and collaboration to spur economic development,” said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. “I am excited about the opportunities that these recommendations can foster throughout the region if we continue to work together.”
“A global city like Chicago needs a clear set of goals, a clear framework for analysis and clear strategies for economic growth and the creation of jobs,” said Mayor Emanuel. “By establishing these, the business community can work in conjunction with labor, the public sector and the non-profit community to execute together and achieve these objectives. This is an important step in that direction and I am looking forward to incorporating the public’s input and comment as we develop this vision for our economic future, enabling the creation of more of the jobs that our city needs.”
The plan presents 10 over-arching strategies that are recommended to drive economic growth and job creation in Chicago through 2020 and beyond.
Click image to view larger version. Courtesy of World Business Chicago.These strategies include:
- Become a leading hub of advanced manufacturing;
- Increase the region’s attractiveness as a center for business services and headquarters;
- Enhance our competitive position as a leading transportation and logistics hub;
- Make Chicago a premier destination for tourism and entertainment;
- Make Chicago a nationally leading exporter;
- Develop our workforce in a demand-driven and targeted manner;
- Support entrepreneurship and foster innovation in mature and emerging sectors;
- Invest to create next-generation infrastructure;
- Develop and deploy neighborhood assets to align with regional economic growth; and
- Create an environment in which businesses can flourish.
The Plan itself builds on existing growth initiatives to provide a framework for private and public initiatives in the years ahead. It takes a hard look at Chicago’s and the region’s strengths and challenges, sets measurable goals and recommends strategies to achieve them.
“This important report underscores the importance of creating good jobs, investing in our workforce, and putting a high priority on cooperation and collaboration to spur economic development,” said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. “I am excited about the opportunities that these recommendations can foster throughout the region if we continue to work together.”
The public is invited to ask questions or comment on the draft by clicking here.
Chicago used to be the manufacturing hub of the country. Remember Rahm, before you crafted and pushed NAFTA? Our Northwest Highway had many factories before NAFTA.
ReplyDeleteWhy don't we start saving money by cancelling the G8 Summits.
ReplyDeleteSo Mayor Nafta-punk is now a believer in American manufactoring? And he wants to bring it back to Chicago? That's great. What's next - Exxon Mobil will take over Greenpeace? Goldman Sachs will volunteer to pay 30% income tax? An alderman will challange Rahm on the Council Floor and not wet their pants?
ReplyDeleteSeriously. The man is an idiot. What's worse, he thinks we are idiots. A few weeks after taking office he told us the beach had to be cleared because it was too hot. My God, what have we done?