AG 2013 01 22 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

37 Tactics identified by the project participants and consulting team include: OBJECTIVE 1: YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Support Engage Charlotte as the Young Professionals group of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce Collaborate and promote \create links with similar programs in surrounding counties OBJECTIVE 2: DOWNTOWNS and COUNTIES • Evaluate advantages of a regional events calendar that links that builds on linking surrounding counties for promotion of their events to residents across the region (and tourists); Ensure online events calendars are mobile phone compatible • Support existing and planned investments in greenways, trails, pedestrian plans and recreational venues OBJECTIVE 3: TOURISM • Explore and assess with counties and chambers how to leverage and coordinate tourism marketing dollars across the region to reach a larger audience / create a larger impact. • Target and align tourism industry jobs and growth with their existing assets (targeted growing sector) in regional counties OBJECTIVE 4: CULTURAL AWARENESS • Support the minority outreach and diversity councils across the region to increase inclusion and economic opportunity • Support and encourage the formation and expansion of international cultural group networks and schools • Boost the frequency of inter -city visits • Communicate knowledge of efforts to promote international understanding and facilitating professional and cultural exchange programs. Continue to promote and expand the global and cultural connections through organizations and councils OBJECTIVE 5: HOUSING • Promote suitable mix of housing to allow workers to be within close proximity of work and home • Support the development of equitable housing to ensure the availability of housing for residents of all income levels • Support the CONNECT project's planning initiatives to align the location of housing with growth and employment areas 121 I,nwilt a e C .eC[smul Attachment number 1 1 -3 Page 309