Six Strategies

Strategy A Maximize Potential of Key Assets Strategy B Maximize Workforce Readiness Strategy C Maximize Growth of Key Industry Clusters Strategy D Focus Marketing/Branding Efforts Strategy E Review Infrastructure Needs Strategy F Address Key Threats to Economic Progress

Maximize Potential of Key Assets

Maximize Workforce Readiness

Maximize Growth of Key Industry Clusters

Focus Marketing & Branding Efforts

Review Infrastructure Needs

Address Key Threats to Economic Progress

Seven Goals

Major Goal 1: Foster targeted economic growth that supports the County’s commitment to quality of life and environmental sustainability.

Major Goal 2: Elevate the profile of the County’s programming and capital investments related to economic vitality.

Major Goal 3: Leverage the County’s investments in economic vitality through public- and private-sector partnerships.

Major Goal 4: Prioritize County investment in capital projects that facilitate quality economic growth.

Major Goal 5: Provide excellent customer service to the public and a business-friendly environment.

Major Goal 6: Remain responsive to the evolving needs and opportunities of the local economy.

Major Goal 7: Leverage and support coordinated efforts of economic vitality partners.

Guiding Principles

• Emphasis on growth from within: support and encourage the retention and growth of existing businesses.
• Focus on foundational elements: Focus on the physical and social infrastructure, workforce development and creating a business-friendly regulatory environment.
• Facilitate collaboration: continue building excellent working relationships through the use of public- and private-partnerships.
• Create a unified message: utilize the EVSP to create a unified vision and voice for economic progress.