Specifications include, but are not limited to:Primary Goals of Website: 1.) Create a state-of-the-art data and integrated map resource for site selection consultants and companies to investigate, analyze and research Highlands County as a viable and attractive county for job creation and investment. 2.) Provide access to data, information and interactive maps for Highlands County’s cities, economic development professionals, corporate partners, and existing businesses in their efforts to recruit new, expand existing, and/or retain current businesses and industry in the county. 3.) Develop a comprehensive and relevant economic development profile for the county (and possibly cities) including hard (e.g., infrastructure, buildings, land) and soft assets (e.g., local incentives, professional services available, workforce, etc.). 4.) Develop a resource that enables and allows IDA/EDC staff to provide ongoing content and data maintenance and updates to Website. 5.) Provide relevant content and information on the IDA/EDC’s Board Members, Partner Organizations and Members and current news events. 6.) Incorporate automated means of analyzing website traffic (i.e., analytics). 7.) Result in a content, data rich site that is easily navigated, aesthetically attractive and engaging, and provides ease in updating/publishing/editing content and photographs
