On June 8, 2004, the Board of Supervisors contracted
with ICF Consulting, Inc., to update and revise the Economic Development
Strategy. On April 5, 2005, the Board of Supervisors will conduct
a Public Hearing for the purpose of adopting the County
of Kern Economic Development Strategy, DRAFT Final Report, April
2005.
The Board of Supervisors approved the County's
Economic Development Strategy in June 1999. Implementing
the Strategy is key to realizing the County's goals for improving
employment opportunities for County residents and a strong expanding
economy based on developing businesses in nine industry clusters:
- High technology
- Value added agriculture
- Aerospace
- Chemicals and plastics
- Textiles/apparel
- Financial services
- Tourism
- Retirement
- Film production.
Implementing the Strategy requires a joint venture of numerous entities to assist existing businesses expand and encourage the location of new business in Kern County.
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