AGENDA DATE: 7/12/2017
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Draft Economic Development Strategic Plan
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Follow up discussion on more detailed version of the draft economic development strategic plan
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Doug Walker, Lee Catlin, Susan Stimart
PRESENTER (S): Doug Walker, Lee Catlin
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Douglas C. Walker
BACKGROUND: An Economic Development Strategic Plan was partially completed prior to the departure of the County's Economic Development Director in November, 2016. DecideSmart, a consultant team from Richmond with significant experience in local government economic development, was selected to work with staff to complete a draft strategic plan. The draft plan including recommended focus areas was reviewed with the Board of Supervisors and the Economic Development Authority (EDA) on May 26 and feedback was provided, including a request for more specifics on the goals, objectives and strategies. Community stakeholders also had an opportunity to provide feedback in person and on line. The revised draft plan reflects feedback from the work session and stakeholders and provides additional details. Priorities of the draft Economic Development Strategic Plan are important for informing the Economic Development Director hiring process, which will be reviewed with the Board at this meeting. Approval of a draft strategic plan, along with the hiring of the new County Executive, are key milestones in the process of hiring the Economic Development Director as outlined below:
Joint work session to review draft concepts - May 26, 2017 - completed
Opportunity for feedback from key stakeholders/public - June, 2017 - completed
Economic Development Director hiring process under development - June, 2017 - initial draft completed for review with the Board
Draft plan with suggested revisions based on input back to BOS for endorsement - July, 2017
ED Director hiring plan finaliz...
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