Strategic Regional Issue #21
Competing for Economic Development
What's The Issue?
Suburbs and cities are linked in a single regional economy, but numerous economic development organizations operate without a common mission, plan, or coordination and compete for economic development opportunities.
What's Being Done?
Strategic Regional Issue #22
Workforce
What's The Issue?
Economic vitality depends on an educated, skilled workforce.
What's Being Done?
Strategic Regional Issue #23
Revitalizing Business Districts
What's The Issue?
Efforts to revitalize downtowns, neighborhoods and village business districts throughout the region should be supported by public policy, innovative financing and streamlined permitting procedures.
What's Being Done?
Strategic Regional Issue #24
Regional Quality of Life
What's The Issue?
Shared regional quality of life assets can be a tool for communities and the region to attract and retain economic growth.