2026-2028 Strategic Plan

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PLACE KEY INITIATIVES

Support downtown activation, investments in public spaces, and technical assistance to support arts, culture, recreation, and community events

1 Support downtown/public space projects and events.

2 Connect resources to local partners to support downtown projects and placemaking.

1 Host local government Roundtables focused on economic development leadership/growth, prioritizing elected officials at townships, villages, and cities. Provide technical assistance and best practices to local governments for economic growth and development readiness 2 Foster further collaboration by attending public meetings and meeting with local government and agency leaders.

Promote development activity including housing, downtown mixed-use, and industrial

1 Host programming promoting development in Oceana County.

2 Meet with developers, government leaders, and utilities to plan for development.

PROSPERITY KEY INITIATIVES

Proactively support existing manufacturing and agricultural industries while strategically marketing the region to new investors

1 Conduct 25 retention visits and 300 business assists annually.

2 Support business expansion, retention, and attraction projects.

1 Support programming and local resources that serve entrepreneurs and small business owners, including The Starting Block. Expand rural-focused entrepreneurial support model 2 Connect entrepreneurs and small business owners to resources, including access to capital and mentorship. Foster collaboration between the business community, local government, and non-governmental organizations to address economic challenges collectively

1 Support Oceana County’s continued success as a great place to do business.

2 Invite shared prosperity through public-private partnerships.

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