In collaboration with our partners, assist the Mayor, City Council and City Administration in advancing our economy by championing the city's economic development vision and by administering local, state and federal programs and initiatives to help visitors, citizens, businesses, and our community. 

Economic development promotes economic well-being and improves the quality of life in communities by creating and retaining jobs, enhancing wealth and providing a stable tax base. Equitable economic development is achieved when every member of the community is able to share in and benefit from economic growth.

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The City's business license office processes approximately 10,000 licenses per year.  New businesses licensed each quarter can be found below.