Develop intentional strategies, programs, and projects that more effectively facilitate residents' access to the local and regional economy.
Positioned in the Strategic Plan Goal 1: Shared Economic Prosperity - The City of Durham's Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) has developed a Work Plan of key activities geared toward ensuring businesses, especially minority- women-owned businesses are active participants in the economic prosperity of Durham's business ecosystem.
What Does Success Look Like?
- OEWD augments technical assistance and advising opportunities.
- OEWD enhances communications and outreach.
- OEWD administers recovery fund and other capital access needs.
- OEWD promotes equity through inclusive procurement.
- OEWD invests in place-based economic development opportunities.
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Service request:
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