Grow Local Business and Attract New Investment in Falls City

A growing local economy depends on businesses choosing to stay, expand, and invest in Falls City. It also relies on making Falls City a welcoming place for new businesses and entrepreneurs.

The first pillar of the Falls City EDGE 2026–2029 Strategic Plan, Business Attraction and Retention, focuses on both of these goals.

Support Businesses Already Here

Local employers know the community, create jobs, and support the local tax base. Falls City EDGE will work more closely with these businesses to learn what they need to stay competitive and grow.

By the end of 2027, Falls City EDGE plans to:

  • Conduct regular business retention visits to identify challenges, needs, and expansion opportunities.
  • Connect businesses with financial incentives, support programs, and succession planning resources.
  • Identify gaps in available business resources and work to address them.
  • Share stories of local business successes to help build community awareness and pride.

Recruit Targeted Investment

Falls City EDGE will also look for new business opportunities that match the community’s strengths and economic goals. The main focus areas are the bioeconomy, growing agriculture, and attracting new industries.

This work involves reviewing available sites and finding properties that fit what potential investors are looking for. By the end of 2026, EDGE will review sites and development options for possible markets and start working on agreements for new and existing properties through 2027 and 2028.

EDGE will also keep in touch with site selectors and businesses that may be interested in coming to Falls City. These relationships help make sure Falls City is considered when companies look for places to expand or move.

By mid-2027, EDGE aims to find and use important incentives and support services, including incubator resources, to help entrepreneurs and new industries get started.

Build Opportunity for the Future

Attracting and keeping businesses creates a balanced approach to economic development. Supporting current employers helps protect local jobs and investment, while bringing in new businesses can grow the tax base and create more opportunities.

Together, these efforts support long-term economic stability and help Falls City prepare for future business growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Business Attraction and Retention Pillar?

This is the main focus of Falls City EDGE’s 2026–2029 Strategic Plan. It aims to support current businesses and bring in new investment.

How will EDGE help existing businesses?

EDGE will visit businesses, connect employers with resources and incentives, help plan for future leadership, and identify areas where business services can improve.

What types of new businesses will EDGE pursue?

The main focus areas are the bioeconomy, growing agriculture, and attracting new industries.

Why are available sites important?

Companies need the right properties when they think about moving or expanding. EDGE will review sites and look for options that can meet future business needs.

How does this benefit residents?

When businesses stay and new ones come to Falls City, it helps support jobs, local investment, and a stronger tax base. This creates more economic opportunities for everyone in the community.