Economic Development helps our community by providing:

• Increased Tax Base…the additional revenue provided by economic development supports, maintains, and improves local infrastructure, such as roads, parks, libraries, and public safety services.
• Job Development…economic development provides better wages, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.
• Business Retention…businesses feel appreciated by the community and, in turn, are more likely to stay in town, contributing to the economy.
• Economic Diversification…a diversified economic base helps expand the local economy and reduces a community’s vulnerability to a single business sector.
• Self-sufficiency…a stronger economic base means public services are less dependent on intergovernmental influences and alliances, which can change with each election.
• Productive Use of Property…property used for its “highest and best use” maximizes the value of that property.
• Quality of Life…more local tax dollars and jobs raise the economic tide for the entire community, including the overall standard of living of our residents.
• Recognition of Local Products…successful economic development often occurs when locally produced goods are consumed in the local market to a greater degree.

If you are interested in investing in our great community, please call Carl S. Morgan, Director of Economic Development at (760) 541- 4203 or cmorgan@indio.org.