Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Economic Vitality Commission About Staff Liaison Created in 2012, this commission provides Jen Davis Hayes, additional expertise – both to the Mayor and City Economic Development Director Council – necessary to enhance and facilitate Email economic development within the City. Regular Members The commission also acts as a catalyst between the 2019 – Therese Garcia City Council, developers, residents and the 2019 – Vacant business community to expand and improve the 2019 – Ashwin economic climate of Issaquah within the context of Muthuvenkataraman the City’s commitment to social and environmental 2020 – Kathy McCorry objectives. 2020 – Karl Leigh 2020 – Kristi Tripple Membership 2021 – Saikat Sen The Economic Vitality Commission is comprised of 2021 – Samantha Breider ten regular members with four-year terms. 2022 – Christopher Beaudoin 2022 – Amit Bhardwaj All members are appointed by…

• Identify missing links, examine mobility and transportation alternatives • Develop transportation infrastructure funding strategy • Partner with Chamber to analyze business utility needs

Business Services for Existing & Meet with Employers BRE Visits: Continue outreach Start-up businesses 2015: 35 2016: 333 2017: 70 2018: 60 Partner w/ Chamber & DIA for Help facilitate business ribbon Continue local business outreach cuttings; member of DIA Board, partnerships Chamber education committee Support Mayor’s Olde Town ED staffed Task Force ending with √ No further action Task Force report and recommendations for the necessary City Serve as business ombudsman 2018 – ED assisted businesses with Continue local within the City in-City expansions (Costco, Castus, business assistance; Booginhead, Automeister) and Monitor permitting hearing testimony (Lakeside); point progress