STRATEGIC PLAN
Strategic Plan 2014 - 2019 IV. Recruitment & Retention • Recruit New Diversified Business Investment Into St. Clair County • Educate Business Leaders Regarding Business Recruitment and Retention • Publicize Existing and New Incentives for Business Expansion • Recruitment of Jobs Increasing the Median Income in St. Clair County • Track and Publish Key Economic Indicators Impacting Local Business/Industry • Survey Existing Business and Industry to Determine Annual Labor Needs • Establish a Countywide System to Train Local Workers for Local Careers • Advocate and Coordinate Small Business Initiatives • Encourage Growth of St. Clair County Healthcare Providers • Identify Agricultural Economic Development Opportunities V. Leadership • Educate Community Leaders and Garner Support for Economic Development Initiatives • Educate Elected Officials on the Economic Development Process • Engage New or Unreached Community Leaders • Help Municipalities to Obtain Resources and Establish Partnerships for Community Planning • Encourage Leadership St. Clair County Alumni Involvement in Community Efforts • Identify Opportunities for Local Participation in Regional Efforts VI. Education & Workforce Development • Develop Partnerships with Industry, Post-Secondary & K-12 Educators for Workforce Training • Educate the Community About Specific Workforce Needs • Match Recruitment Efforts with Local Skills and Train for Local Industry Needs • Communicate the Importance of Good Education for Sustainable Economic Development • Advocate Improved Workforce Skills and Workforce Development Programs
partnership for Tomorrow Charting Success Together
An Initiative of the St. Clair County Economic Development Council