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Lead <br />Year 2 Task Name <br />Agency <br />Leverage capital sources including the Central Texas Angel Netwo,the TXST, <br />Texas Emerging Technology Fund, and microlending programs.GSMED <br />Connect CTAN with Greater San Marcos start-up technology companies.GSMED <br />Encourage TXST to publish a general audience research newsletter or magazine to promote GSMED, <br />awareness and support for its growing research capacity in these fields. TXST <br />As part of Greater San Marcos’ Grow One BRE program, include interviews with <br />GSMED <br />researchers as a resource for industry contacts in these fields. <br />Goal II: Economic Diversification <br />Objective 1: Implement programs and policies that support economic diversification through business <br />retention and expansion, recruitment, and small business development. <br />Action 1: Effectively support the expansion and retention of existing businesses. <br />Continue Year 1 initiatives as indicated (bold) <br />Action 2: Ensure Greater San Marcos’ business climate and regional relationships support its economic <br />development vision. <br />Continue Year 1 initiatives as indicated (bold) <br />Offer expedited site-plan review and permitting –and fast-tracked zoning hearings –for CITIES, <br />large projects. HC, CC <br />Set up a meeting between public staff and the local development community to discuss <br />CITIES, <br />regulatory issues and determine ways that the two parties can partner to improve the <br />CHMBRs <br />regulatory process in Greater San Marcos. <br />Action 3: Facilitate small business development and entrepreneurship in Greater San Marcos. <br />Work with the Small Business Development Center to connect TXST faculty and <br />students with Greater San Marcos’ entrepreneurs in programs thatGSMED <br />business growth. <br />Objective 2: Expand diverse, high wage business sectors in Greater San Marcos through a targeted <br />marketing initiative that boosts wealth and prosperity for residents. <br />Action 1: Engage in an external marketing campaign aimed at recruiting target industrybusinesses to <br />Greater San Marcos. <br />Continue Year 1 initiatives as indicated (bold) <br />Update the GSMED website on a frequent basis.GSMED <br />Engage in a Central Texas media relations campaign.GSMED <br />Create a data DVD and area map that fits within a brandedCD-Rom case.GSMED <br />Update the Demographic Profile on an annual basis. Ensure that <br />contained in the profile is available on Greater San Marcos’ ecoGSMED <br />website in both portable document (PDF) and Excel formats. <br />Design a newsletter (print and/or online) that is used to share good news with internal and <br />external audiences about economic development activities and successes in Greater San GSMED <br />Marcos. <br />Likewise, identify 10 to 15 area executives who will serve as champions for economic <br />development, accompanying Greater San Marcos on marketing missions and sharing ideas GSMED <br />for strengthening the campaign. <br />Implementation Plan 25 <br />September 2009 <br /> <br />