• SSG will review the goals and priorities established by the existing Board of Directors for use in developing an agenda for the strategic action plan strategy session.
  
• Prior to the strategy session, SSG will consult (via telephone conference call) with key community leaders and influencers to discuss and finalize the agenda and the approach.
  
• SSG will facilitate the strategic business plan strategy session to identify specific initiatives consistent with organizations economic development goals and priorities.
  
• SSG will draft the strategic business action plan and present the draft to the local economic development leadership for review and further refinement.

•  Economic Development Strategic Business Plan of Action

Smart Solutions Group will facilitate strategy sessions with community development leadership to reach consensus on strategic organizational and operational principles that will serve as the foundation for improving the overall success and efficiency of local economic development efforts. The strategy sessions will focus on identifying:

• Goals and objectives for growth and development in the community.
• Strategic business focus including programs and services.
• Organizational roles and responsibilities.
• Other issues related to sustaining the organization including management/governance structure and multi-year funding strategy.

Depending on the size of the community/area, the amount of existing background information and nature of the current local economic development group, the cost for each analysis would $4,000 to $5,000 plus expenses.

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