The Department of Economic Development attracts, retains, generates and expands high quality industry and business so as to crate a stable, diverse tax base and economy thereby improving the standard of living for the citizens of Chesapeake. This is achieved by developing and implementing programs which encourage industries and businesses to locate within the City, serving staff functions for the Industrial Development Authority, Chesapeake Airport Authority, Chesapeake Port Authority, and Economic Development Advisory Committee, serving the existing industrial/business community in an effective retention program, and serving as liaison between industry/business and the City.