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Invest in Our Economy

Goal 1: Enhance Economic Impact Through Development and Redevelopment Efforts,
Partnerships, and Investment Opportunities
Objective 2: Build a Strong and Diverse Business Community
Project Performance Measure(s) Department(s)
IOE Expansion of Foreign Direct Recruitment Related Events Attended Economic Development
1.2.3 Investment (FDI) Promotion
Summary:
International
Economic Development staff continues to conduct Tradeshows/Conferences Date
research, gain industry intelligence, and forge relationships
with international industry decision makers, as well as site
selectors in the targeted international markets.

Within the past few years, staff has expanded foreign
direct investment efforts by attending trainings,
conferences and expos known to result in the generation
of viable leads. Staff will also work to establish
partnerships with affiliate organizations and local brokers
to assist in the promotion of Arlington as a prime location
for global investment.

Staff’s progress in the expansion of its international efforts
will be tracked and reported, and any resulting relocation
or recruitment projects will be identified.

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