PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR GENERATED INFORMATION ON ECONOMIC

Assigned Jurisdiction: The Borough of Manhattan, New York City 
 
Overview
You are to capture information concerning the economic status of your jurisdiction.  In doing so you will explore the insights of individuals who have expertise in economic development. From this collection of information, you will assess values and conflicts of interest that emerge during the economic development process. Additionally, you will gain insight concerning the contexts and variables of economic development and community initiatives.
Instructions
Conduct an exhaustive review of pertinent public sector generated data to scrutinize indicators of economic development status for the chosen jurisdiction. 
Use the following questions as a guide in writing and developing the presentation for your chosen jurisdiction:
     How does the local planning process impact economic development in your chosen community?
     What are the most useful strategic approaches to use in economic development?
     How do businesses impact the economic development of your chosen community?
     How do the human resources in your chosen community impact economic development?  
     What steps should be used to implement a strategic plan in your chosen community?
     What are the challenges facing leaders of economic development in your chosen community?
     What are the economic strengths of your chosen community?
     What are some of the weaknesses of your economic development plan in your chosen community?
     What are the opportunities for economic development within your chosen community?
     What threatens the potential for economic development within your chosen community?
     What leadership traits are important for someone wanting to go into public administration/economic development in your chosen community?
You must include a minimum of 710 sources; these sources may include local news media, city council meeting minutes, interviews with business leaders in your community, etc. Your presentation must include a title page, introduction or overview, and a conclusion. A separate reference page listing all sources in current APA format must also be submitted.