Groundwork
groundwork | noun | graʊndˌwɜrk
- a foundation; basis
- work that is done as a preparation for work that will be done later
Groundwork is a new column in the Boones Ferry Messenger dedicated to uncovering the behind-the-scenes efforts shaping Wilsonville’s economic future. From business growth and job creation to community investments and long-term planning, we’ll explore the big questions and ongoing work that make Wilsonville a great place to live and do business.
Past Columns (published in the Boones Ferry Messenger)
Job creation, investment, a talented workforce, commercial vibrancy, and rich culture are the visible outcomes of economic development groundwork. Often, what we see today is the product of less visible work and relationship-building done years, even decades, before.
Just as Rome wasn’t built in a day, Wilsonville wasn’t either. The city we love was not inevitable, and a thriving community in the future is also not a foregone conclusion.
Economic development is the practice of creating policies, programs, and partnerships, and projects that improve the economic well-being and quality of life within a community or region.
Generally, economic development involves efforts to:
• attract and grow businesses (that in turn create jobs)
• enhance infrastructure (that spur private development)
• support entrepreneurship
• develop a talented workforce
Economic development is the practice of creating policies, programs, and partnerships, and projects that improve the economic well-being and quality of life within a community or region.
Generally, economic development involves efforts to:
• attract and grow businesses (that in turn create jobs)
• enhance infrastructure (that spur private development)
• support entrepreneurship
• develop a talented workforce
Economic development is the practice of creating policies, programs, and partnerships, and projects that improve the economic well-being and quality of life within a community or region.
Generally, economic development involves efforts to:
• attract and grow businesses (that in turn create jobs)
• enhance infrastructure (that spur private development)
• support entrepreneurship
• develop a talented workforce
