2021 - 2025 Economic Development Strategic Plan Released
Contributed by the Orange County Economic Development Office
The Orange County Economic Development Authority is pleased to release and publish the 2021 - 2025 Economic Development Strategic Plan. This document will guide economic development efforts throughout the County for the next five years. To refine the focus within this strategic plan, Orange County Economic Development hired Platinum PR, an economic development and tourism marketing firm, to engage the community. In Fall 2020, Platinum PR conducted a series of interviews and meetings to build excitement for Orange County Economic Development ’ s trajectory. This planning process called upon residents, business owners, staff, community organizations, key industries, educators, municipal leaders, partners, and other stakeholders to shape the vision for Orange County. Thirty - three organizations, four members of the Board of Supervisors, and seven Economic Development Authority members were interviewed on a 1:1 basis. When interviews were complete, Platinum PR followed up with targeted surveys. The following four focus area were developed throughout this process: • Attraction and Retention • Workforce Development • Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship • Quality of Life
We invite you to review the full Strategic Plan at https://www.thinkorangeva.com/why - orange/ strategic - plan.
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