Maricopa Economic Development to get third-party help for new plan
by Mason Callejas | inMaricopa
The Maricopa City Council voted Tuesday to approve the use of a third-party economic development team in creating a new Economic Development Strategic Plan for $62,500.
The council awarded the contract to Worldwide Growth Enterprises Inc., which will assist the Economic Development Department with drafting a new strategic plan. Interim Economic Development Director Harold Stewart considers the city’s current strategic plan outdated and feels hiring an advisor will bring a bit of perspective to the new plan.
“It’s a big plus to use a consultant,” Stewart said. “When you self-choose your business target you need to be able to get outside your normal thinking.”
