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CITY OF SAGINAW

                                        DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
                                                       2018-2019



         ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

         The Economic Development Department seeks to promote, support, enhance, and diversify the local
         economy through business recruitment, retention, and information-sharing regarding market conditions,
         development in Saginaw and around the DFW Metroplex. Success in this endeavor results in added value
         to the local tax base through sales, ad valorem, and occupancy tax revenues, increased workforce capacity,
         the diversification of industry offerings, community development initiatives and programming, and
         transmarket promotion of the unique values, mission, and characteristics of the City of Saginaw, Texas.



         The Director of Economic Development is responsible for local business analytic reports and information-
         sharing, attending meetings of various boards, City Council, and the Development Review Committee
         (DRC). The Director of Economic Development strives to encourage growth consistent with the City's
         economic development goals and will serve as the main link between the City of Saginaw and prospective
         developers, brokers, business owners, and commercial property owners.






















































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