Economic Development Commission Mission Statement
The mission of the Green Oaks, Illinois Economic Development Commission
(herein after referred to as the "Commission", is to improve the economic
environment of Green Oaks. The Commission shall undertake this
responsibility by vigorously pursuing the following overall goals:
- Implement programs that will increase the quality of employment by
assuring a sound, diversified economic base. Assist in the expansion and
creation of job opportunities.
- Improve the quality of life by working to assure cultural, aesthetic,
residential, and recreational opportunities of the highest caliber. Ensure
that the quality of life remains as an integral part in the measure of
Green Oaks, as a place to do business, over the long view.
The objectives necessary to implement the mission statement are to:
- Assist existing industries in finding the resources needed for
expansion by providing information regarding financing programs, job
training programs, existing site and development opportunities, and
demographics.
- Assist industry by providing information relating to markets, both new
and expanding
- Create new job opportunities by implementing programs which will
attract and develop new business or expanding existing business.
- Attract new industries by innovative and aggressive marketing of Green
Oaks.
The Commission incorporates the following goals which are compatible
with the comprehensive plan of the Village:
- A balanced land use mix that produces adequate commercial, retail, and
industrial revenues to offset the cost of providing needed services.
- An increase in the total number of jobs in relation to the Village
population
- Encourage the location of jobs near existing labor pools and public
facilities
The Commission pursues these goals within a "forum" environment. The
Commission is composed of members who provide a diverse range of expertise
and opinion for formulating policies and plans.
The Commission assumes and accepts its role to advise the members of the
Village Board by creating and recommending policy and plans for
consideration. Upon acceptance by the Village Board the Commission shall,
with the aid of staff and other groups, implement the adopted policy.
Finally, the Commission acknowledges the premise that supporting all the
Village economic development goals can only be achieved through
consideration of the human element. People are the creative force that will
move Green Oaks’ economy forward. We must insure that our policies and plans
are sensitive to their needs and aspirations. |
