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2/14/2011 <br />Variables at Play <br />► The economy <br />> Banking and tax iaw changes <br />► Corporate retai) growth strategies <br />> Local politics <br />► Local development philosophy <br />-~'r'~•"~ <br />REfAII ATTRACTIONS,u< <br />Foundational Development Factors <br />¢ City size does not matter as much as <br />the "cool" factor (overall QOL) <br />M Cities are either growing or decaying <br />► Maximize strengths and minimize <br />weaknes ses (must be wilUng to get to reaiity) <br />► Develop public-private partnerships <br />k Incentives are a must <br />► Fewer deals-more competition <br />~ ..r <br /> <br />~ <br />RETAII ATTRACTION4.~~ <br />106 2 <br />