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The Delta County Economic Development Alliance (DCEDA) publishes a quarterly Service Summary that correlates directly to our goals, core services, and responsibiliities outlined in the Strategic Plan of Work. Highlights from 2011 include:
Connecting with local businesses and prospects: In 2011 the DCEDA engaged in 81 site visits, coordinated legislative visits, facilitated business tours, and responded to 85 total requests for help.
Inventory of assets and resources: Updated active properties suited for lease and sale categorized to include manufacturing sites and vacant land.
Marketing, promotion, and public relations: Wrote 26 articles for publication, made radio and television appearances, and gave presentations to community organizations.
Assume leadership role for community in economic development: Wrote letters of support for business and government agencies. Wrote position paper. Coordinated community awareness meetings.
What we do starts and ends with jobs:
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We assisted a marine manufacturer to obtain an MDOT Freight and Rail Expansion loan and grant.
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We supported a successful internet based business startup that resulted in 2 new jobs.
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We supported a wind energy project that has resulted in millions of dollars in economic investment for our community and created 1 full time job to date.
Delta County Statistics in Job Growth from 2010 to 2011 According to EMSI
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Description
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2010 Jobs
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2011 Jobs
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Growth
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% Growth
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2011 EPW
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Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Mining
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533
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533
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0
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0%
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$29,507
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Construction
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1,168
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1,266
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98
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8%
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$45,235
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Education and Health Services
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2,312
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2,418
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106
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5%
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$38,250
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Financial Activities
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1,559
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1,574
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15
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1%
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$25,771
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Government
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2,259
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2,229
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-30
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-1%
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$56,006
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Information
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178
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175
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-3
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-2%
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$37,365
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Leisure and Hospitality
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1,604
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1,615
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11
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1%
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$13,057
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Manufacturing
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2,257
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2,371
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114
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5%
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$67,482
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Other Services
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1,266
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1,311
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45
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4%
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$21,818
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Professional and Business Services
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1,507
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1,605
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98
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7%
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$25,708
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Trade, Transportation, and Utilities
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3,804
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3,886
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82
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2%
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$35,865
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TOTAL
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18,446
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18,982
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536
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3%
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$38,336
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