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Steve Chase likes to emphasize that he did not come to Stockton to push papers. As Stockton's latest Community Development Director, Chase plays an integral role in shaping the city's growth as it emerges from economic tribulation. According to Chase, who's been on the job for just over one year, Stockton has all of the pieces to come back much stronger than it was before.
“I am amazed at Stockton's economic drivers," says Chase, who has over 30 years' experience in community building. “The port, trade, universities, a diverse workforce of white and blue collar workers. We got it all. It's why I was attracted to Stockton."
Chase appears to be the right person to transform the city's business-as-usual approach to community development-especially for downtown. Previous efforts to rejuvenate Stockton's core have languished under past directors, despite the area's waterfront location, historic buildings and business core. Chase understands what needs to be done and is wasting no time making it happen......
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http://stocktoncitylimits.com/2013/09/17/steve-chase-has-big-vision-for-downtown-stockton/
Steve Chase likes to emphasize that he did not come to Stockton to push papers. As Stockton's latest Community Development Director, Chase plays an integral role in shaping the city's growth as it emerges from economic tribulation. According to Chase, who's been on the job for just over one year, Stockton has all of the pieces to come back much stronger than it was before.
“I am amazed at Stockton's economic drivers," says Chase, who has over 30 years' experience in community building. “The port, trade, universities, a diverse workforce of white and blue collar workers. We got it all. It's why I was attracted to Stockton."
Chase appears to be the right person to transform the city's business-as-usual approach to community development-especially for downtown. Previous efforts to rejuvenate Stockton's core have languished under past directors, despite the area's waterfront location, historic buildings and business core. Chase understands what needs to be done and is wasting no time making it happen......
Read the rest here:
http://stocktoncitylimits.com/2013/09/17/steve-chase-has-big-vision-for-downtown-stockton/