The Observation Deck

Does the city ever look at pursuing out of city or out of state companies to move here?
Lakewood does have some vacant industrial land such as LEScrew or space on Berea rd.
When I was visiting in Winston-Salem NC last year the local paper had a full front page article on how they pursued and won a Dell manufacturing facility for their city. They found that Dell was looking for place and the city chased them. I am unsure of what incentives they offered to Dell but I think something like this may be more beneficial than new retail or housing. Something needs to get people here and keep them here.
Imagine if Dell built a manufacturing facility where LE Screw sits. Think there would be any empty apartments in lakewood? Not to mention all the other peripheral business that would pop up nearby.

john crino wrote:Does the city ever look at pursuing out of city or out of state companies to move here?
Lakewood does have some vacant industrial land such as LEScrew or space on Berea rd.
When I was visiting in Winston-Salem NC last year the local paper had a full front page article on how they pursued and won a Dell manufacturing facility for their city. They found that Dell was looking for place and the city chased them. I am unsure of what incentives they offered to Dell but I think something like this may be more beneficial than new retail or housing. Something needs to get people here and keep them here.
Imagine if Dell built a manufacturing facility where LE Screw sits. Think there would be any empty apartments in lakewood? Not to mention all the other peripheral business that would pop up nearby.

John

There is a small group of people not associated with city hall or any political group that has been busy trying to get businesses, colleges, and residents to move into Lakewood. The funding is out of pocket, but has been able to get into some very big offices and meet with some very good people.

You are exactly the kind of person we are looking to draft in. tired of the hustle and bustle of the big city, cash out and move back to a highly energized city.

Next time I am up for coffee we will talk I am sure.