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Cook county Bureau of economic development Department of Planning and Development. Commercial Forum Committee. October 9, 2012. Revise Consolidated Plan. Revise per CMAP 2040 Plan and County priorities Acknowledge diminishing resources Bolster economic development activities.
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Cook county Bureau of economic developmentDepartment of Planning and Development Commercial Forum Committee October 9, 2012
Revise Consolidated Plan • Revise per CMAP 2040 Plan and County priorities • Acknowledge diminishing resources • Bolster economic development activities
Land Bank Advisory Committee • Returning vacant and abandoned property to productive use • Land Bank Advisory Committee named
Council of Economic Advisors • Appointed by President Preckwinkle in July 2012 • Will provide high level advice on economic trends and strengths
Tax Incentive Work Group • Goals: Retool incentives to attract more industry, stimulate expansion/retention of existing industry and increase employment opportunities
Built in Cook Loan Pool • Section 108 Loan Fund • Gap financing for job-creating development projects • Types of projects: TOD, COD, mixed use hospitality/service projects, business expansion
Contact Us • María Choca Urban, Director • Department of Planning and Development • Cook County Bureau of Economic Development • 69 W. Washington • Suite 2900 • Chicago, Illinois 60602 • Telephone: (312) 603-1000 maria.chocaurban@cookcountyil.gov