STRATEGY 1: Promote regionalism and regional partnerships.

Objective Priority Actions

E. Create talent pipelines to meet the growing needs of regional businesses, especially in key targeted industries and growing startups.

1. Identify the targeted industries within the IND15RPC region that are growing and market them to nearby communities for job opportunities and career advancements to attract additional employees.

2. Encourage and help fund the development of startups that address supply chain, technology advancements, and growth opportunities in the industry through grants and revolving loan funds.

F. Develop a targeted industry study for the region.

1. Set a budget and acquire funding for the study.

2. Develop a request for qualifications to hire a team that specializes in economic analysis.

3. Hire a consultant to create an industry study that will review past trends of industries in the region, develop scenarios based on future needs, project the targeted industries the region needs to attract to diversify the economy, and the steps to take to implement the study.