Welcome to SEDF
The Shawnee Economic Development Foundation is dedicated
to expanding the economic base of the greater Shawnee area and enhancing
the earning opportunities of area residents by retaining and expanding
existing business and industry as well as attracting desirable new
employers that are consistent with Shawnee's high quality of life.
Our Major Initiatives Include
- Expansion and retention of established industry.
- Promote an aggressive marketing program for the recruitment of new business and industry.
- Increase the county's per-capita income above the state level.
- In support of education, promote through legislative reforms, an equitable tax-base ratio.
- Promote education system to improve test scores, replacement and renovation of existing facilities.
- Promote and support institutions of higher learning and career centers, research and development programs that will enhance and encourage economic development in the greater Shawnee area.
- Promote public and private investments in business and industrial park development, including speculative ventures in building construction and venture capital for plant and equipment.
- Promote development of Shawnee's downotown business district through renovation and recruitment of new business.
- Pomote agri-business related opportunities.
- Promote programs to increase public safety through well financed and staffed police and fire department.
- Promote increased retail sales opportunites.
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