Title
Debrief Thurston Community Economic Alliance Strategic Plan
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive the information. Briefing only; no action requested.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive an overview of the Thurston Community Economic Alliance Strategic Plan.
Staff Contact:
Ren?e Sunde, Economic Development Director, Community Planning & Development Department, 360.753.8591
Presenter(s):
Ren?e Sunde, Economic Development Director
Michael Cade, Thurston Economic Development Council, Executive Director
Annette Roth, Thurston Economic Development Council, Marketing Director
Background and Analysis:
Content provided from the Thurston Community Economic Alliance (TCEA) Strategic Plan document:
Economic development plays a crucial role in overall community health, prosperity and sustainability. In Thurston County, many organizations are involved in efforts to strengthen our business environment, enhance our workforce and create economic opportunity for our residents. While many organizations collaborate on individual activities, there is broad agreement that greater clarity of purpose, coordination of actions and much broader impact can be achieved under the framework of an economic development strategic plan. The creation of the Thurston Community Economic Alliance and first-ever, county-wide strategic plan for economic development is our shared effort to fulfill that goal.
The Thurston Community Economic Alliance is a voluntary partnership of local governments, businesses, non-profits, educational institutions and economic development practitioners that collaborate on efforts to build and maintain a dynamic economy throughout the region.
The Strategic Plan does not replace individual partner plans and goals, but rather serves as a unifying framework for identifying and accomplishing share economic development
There are five primary Areas of Focus included in the plan...
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