The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce STRATEGIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN is a comprehensive look at five goals to help Greater Waco achieve a more sustainable economy and quality of life. The plan was developed by Market Street Services through five months of extensive analysis using a demographic and economic profile, a competitive assessment, community input and a target business analysis.

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	GOAL 1: Grow Waco Grow Waco by broadening and strengthening existing economic development efforts to sustain quality job growth and increase local wealth in the short- and long-term.
	GOAL 2: Develop the Workforce Develop the workforce’s ability to meet the needs of business by enhancing the education, training and workforce development programs of the public school systems, higher education institutions and other available resources.
	GOAL 3: Change Perceptions Change perceptions by enhancing Greater Waco’s internal and external image.
	GOAL 4: Revitalize Strategic Community Areas Revitalize downtown, the Brazos river front and other key areas by enhancing efforts to create more vibrant communities and improve housing options.
	GOAL 5: Build a Culture of Implementation Build a culture of implementation by strengthening stakeholder relationships and obtaining the resources necessary for success.