July 2004
Volume 1, Issue 1
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Who we are...
The Jefferson County Economic Development Consortium (JCEDC)
serves as the lead economic development organization in Jefferson County. The
Consortium was formed in June 2003 to implement Jefferson’s Overall Economic
Development Program and to achieve the economic development goals of the County.
Its overall goals are to foster and encourage responsible, sustainable economic
development activities that result in job creation, job retention, increase tax
base and an improved quality of life for the citizens of Jefferson County.
The Consortium consists of nine voting members, which includes a
representative from each of six member villages or cities in the county, and
three county board supervisors. Serving in an ex-officio and non-voting capacity
are a representative from the Department of Commerce, UW-Extension, and the
Jefferson County Administrator.
The JCEDC is staffed by the Executive Director and his
administrative assistant. Programs and activities of the Consortium and the
Director include:
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Improve the competitiveness and profitability of existing
businesses.
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Encourage formation of new businesses and expansion of
existing business in the County.
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Encourage business and industry to locate in Jefferson County.
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Assist applicants in their receipt of grants and aids from
private, State and Federal sources.
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Enhance the economic development activities in local
communities.
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Foster the development of physical infrastructure to support
future economic development.
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Work to maintain the desire quality of life of each community
through managed growth.
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Improve opportunities for agribusiness.
