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Initiative #1: Support and Retention of Existing Businesses The first priority of the City's economic development team is to support existing businesses so that they can stay and grow in San Leandro for the long-term. These services include permitting assistance, business incentives to encourage new investment, and site location assistance to help businesses remain in San Leandro when they outgrow their existing facilities. Ongoing viii Provide Timely Customer Service — San Leandro prides itself on a business friendly approach. Permit and application processing is considerably faster in San Leandro than in many neighboring communities. The City's One-Stop Permit Center provides an efficient, streamlined approach to assisting businesses with the expansion and development processes. Because timely customer service is an ongoing priority, ��I Office of Business Development staff consistently makes time and re-shuffles priorities when an existing business needs assistance. Accomplishments To-Date: On October 1, 2012 the City Council adopted the Open for Business Pledge, , u re-affirming San Leandro's commitment to providing timely, transparent business-friendly service to existing businesses and developers. 01i Site Location Assistance — Business Development staff maintains positive working relationships with local property owners and � .. ,,� `" real estate brokers. When an existing or 00, prospective business needs to find a location in li San Leandro, the Office of Business Development is frequently their first call. In addition to leveraging personal relationships t#nAve a d - and local knowledge, the City subscribes to a leading property search tool. Accomplishments To-Date: Recent successes include: • Energy Recovery, Inc.: Moved to 1717 Doolittle, keeping over 100 jobs in San Leandro alt of Leandro Economic icD°evelo Development and Work December 2013 Y � p Strategy �