Pierce County Reports & Studies

Understanding our economy and realizing your potential

The Economic Development Division helps with studies and plans that address business concerns in Pierce County. By gaining a better understanding of how local businesses affect and are affected by the regional and national economy, we can better tailor our services.

5-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN

Pierce County invests in programs and initiatives to enhance our economy. The Economic Development Division is principally charged with delivering programs and services that support the business community and enhance the operating environment for businesses, which in turn will lead to job retention and job creation by businesses within the community.

The Strategic Plan will guide the activities of the Economic Development Division into the future. It is intended to provide guidance for ongoing programs and services and will change over time to meet emergent opportunities and changing conditions.

2008 ECONOMIC STIMULUS REPORT

At the request of the Pierce County Council through Resolution 2008-77s, Pierce County's Economic Development Division was directed to research and report back to Council on potential ways to stimulate the local economy.

'The Economic Stimulus Report ' investigates the policy options or actions that may impact or potentially enhance the local economy - specifically targeted to helping Pierce County businesses prosper so they can create the jobs which are the foundation of our economy.

The County monitors the implementation of the recommendations in the Report. The most recent implementation update summarizes the efforts to help simulate the Pierce County economy.

AGRICULTURE

Recent changes to zoning and growth management policies have gone a long way in protecting soils with high agricultural value but Pierce County recognizes that preserving farms requires more than preserving the land. The County's Agriculture Strategic Plan identifies policy options for retaining a vibrant agricultural industry. Learn more by viewing the Summary Report, the Technical Appendices or the Phase I Report from American Farmland Trust.