Programs

Business Outreach
The OED participates in a variety of business events and functions as part of its outreach efforts including events sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Great American Downtown Organization.  OED also conducts formal business visits and roundtable programs with business leaders extending and fostering communication, education and assistance.
 
Marketing & Promotion
The OED works to promote the City through print advertising, the Internet, participation in state and regional trade shows, and by encouraging or hosting various events and programs.
 
Revolving Loan Fund
The purpose of the Revolving Loan Fund is to provide qualifying small businesses with ‘gap financing’ in partnership with the community’s private sector financial institutions for improvements intended to create jobs.
 
Business & Industrial Development Authority
The City’s Business & Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) fosters business and industrial development by acquiring, developing, expanding, leasing and conveying suitable properties for the purpose of creating employment, preventing unemployment, expanding the tax base and encouraging continued growth for the City.
 
Downtown Development
Downtown Master Plan
 
Special Projects
Jackson Falls/Riverwalk Project