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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITY OF PALMDALE NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: John Mlynar PHONE: 661/267-5115 DATE: April 11, 2017 Last Chance to RSVP for Palmdale’s Economic Development Strategic Plan Workshop Help Shape the Future Economic Growth of YOUR City! PALMDALE – The City of Palmdale is hosting a free economic development strategic plan workshop on Wednesday, April 19 from 7:30 to 10:30 am at the Chimbole Cultural Center, 38350 Sierra Highway. Interested persons may RSVP by Thursday, April 13 by visiting www.cityofpalmdale.org, or by calling 661/267-5125. Continental breakfast will be served. Seating is limited. “Palmdale has some diverse and important economic drivers including aerospace and defense, technology, retail, auto sales, heath care, manufacturing, hospitality and tourism, and real estate/office space,” said Palmdale’s Director of Economic and Community Development Mark Oyler. “We want to hear from people who are involved in those industry clusters as well as the community at large to help us craft and develop our overall Economic Development Strategic Plan.” The City’s Economic Development Strategic Plan will be the road map for business expansion, attraction, retention and workforce development, while improving the quality of life for Palmdale residents and employees. Discussion topics will include job and industry trends, retail performance, and opportunities for strengthening our local economy. “This is an excellent opportunity for you to join the discussion about how Palmdale will maintain and grow its vibrant local economy,” Oyler said. ---PAGE BREAK--- For more information, please call 661/267-5125. -30- Communications Department • 38300 Sierra Highway • Palmdale, CA 93550 www.cityofpalmdale.org