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<br />development of new projects that enhance the City's economic vitality and quality of <br />life. Convene focus groups of developers and other customers with the purpose of <br />looking for opportunities to improve the development approval process. Utilize tools <br />such as websites, manuals, and streamlined review to encourage desired <br />development. <br /> <br />. Collaborate with the Chamber of Commerce to. analyze economic indicators to track <br />Pleasanton's economy and communicate pluses and minuses on a regular and <br />systematic basis. Use the new community newsletter, City website to communicate <br />results/indicators on a quarterly (as appropriate) an annual basis. <br /> <br />. Consider convening an annual Economic Summit event (could be with Tri-Valley <br />mayors and business community, or separately with just Pleasanton focus). <br />Audience should include local officials, business owners and residents. Information <br />provided should emphasize local benefits of economic activities including generation <br />of tax revenues and job creation. <br /> <br />. Encourage the location of a UC Extension facility in Pleasanton. <br /> <br />. Facilitate free or low-cost wireless broadband access throughout the City. <br /> <br />. Develop an initiative that profiles sustainable building and energy firms in Pleasanton <br />and the Tri-Valley, and promotes their presence. Encourage demonstration projects <br />using these firms and technologies, in local development projects. <br /> <br />. I n addition. target attraction of additional firms working in sustainable development <br />and alternative energy. Promote this through the City website and in a specific <br />communications piece, as well as in targeted publications serving these businesses <br />nationally. <br /> <br />. Encourage existing businesses to adopt sustainable practices and work to attract <br />sustainable industries and businesses. <br /> <br />. Encourage businesses to participate in Alameda County's Green Business Program <br />and utilize businesses with green business practices. <br /> <br />. Continue to position Pleasanton as a premier location for headquarters and regional <br />offices as opportunities arise. <br /> <br />Pleasanton Economic Development Strategic Plan <br />DRAFT - January 2006 <br /> <br />17 <br />