loss , sales and property tax revenue decreases due to less population , and loss of diversity of skills sets and technological capabilities , in some cases . With this recognition , it is important to not encourage development and economic opportunities that would diminish the value of the military presence in this region .
In addition , the CARPDC CEDS provides a list of partners and resources for economic development , including regional organizations , state agencies , and private corporations . However , Maxwell AFB and Gunter Annex are not listed as partners , which can be a missed opportunity as the military requires services and products from private industry . Maxwell AFB is not represented in the committee listing , not even in the capacity as technical support advisor .
The CEDS also identifies goals and strategies and a list of active projects or programs . A goal of interest regarding this local issue is “ creating a cooperative system for economic development with strong regional markets and diverse regional economies .” To achieve this goal the CEDS states that one of the strategies is the following :
• Train public officials on the economic development process to help them attain better marketing skills .
This goal and strategy are good steps in providing opportunities and the necessary knowledge to market appropriately for this region to economic development practitioners , public officials , and the military . In addition , the CEDS , while it recognizes the economic activity that Maxwell AFB creates for the regional economy , it excludes the military from goals and strategies . There are no specific goals for marketing designated , eligible sites for defense contractors or preserving the Maxwell AFB mission with knowing and understanding the mission requirements and marketing economic development with those mission requirements in consideration .
Source : Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission , Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy , 2015 Draft
The SCADA ’ s CEDS also recognizes the military p Maxwell AFB‐Gunter Annex as a strength , provi jobs . However , SCADA ’ s CEDS does not include as a technical support advisor on the committe objectives , or actions that indicate they conside requirements in their recruiting and marketing under Goal 1 for Economic Development almos however , it does not refer to military operation from obstacles or even maximizing the military economic opportunities by partnering with Max promote compatible economic development . T alludes to the reduction of obstacles and capita
• c . Identify innovative ways to collab emerging economic opportunities i will minimize obstacles and maxim
Based on review of the existing tools , there are agreements between economic development o AFB to capitalize on potential opportunities and would encroach upon the mission .
Findings
• The Montgomery Chamber of Commerce development corporate recruitment agen
• While the Chamber provides an entire pa information and missions , it does not pro do business with the Air Force .
• The Chamber also does not recognize Ma development partner , as it shows due to represented on the maps on the Chambe
June 2017 Background Report