Evaluation Framework

Goal 1: CREATE & MAINTAIN A GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE REGION
BOOST ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT

Performance Measures Responsible Entity(ies) Timeframe Status
Assess current educational programs and fill in identified gaps Workforce Board Community Colleges University CTE Staff Short (1-3 years)  
Promote public and private venture capital through alliances among regional business organization Chambers of Commerce, Main Street Organizations Short (1-3 years)
Engage with the entrepreneurial population directly to create business events in order to retain them in the region Chambers of Commerce, Small Business Development Centers Short (1-3 years)
Determine what entrepreneurial resources are missing and work with stakeholders to rectify Small Business Development Centers Short (1-3 years)

ATTRACT MORE INDUSTRIES TO THE REGION

Performance Measures Responsible Entity(ies) Timeframe Status
Convene annual meeting of regional economic development personnel to formulate marketing initiatives County Economic Development Staff, GSLI Short (1-3 years)
Execute complete supply chain analysis of key clusters to identify gaps and evaluate clusters quarterly
 Universities Community Colleges Workforce Board Short (1-3 years) Mid (3-5 years)
Improve global competitiveness by hosting workshops with federal, state, and local funding agencies that provide assistance to businesses Funding Agencies Commission Staff Short (1-3 years)

DEVELOP THE REGION’S INTERNATIONAL COMPETENCY

Performance Measures Responsible Entity(ies) Timeframe Status
Convene annual meetings to encourage engagement with current international, ethnic and minority populations, helping to enhance economic and social opportunities Chambers of Commerce, Regional Cultural Organizations, County Economic Development Staff Short (1-3 years)
Undertake assessment of existing cultural barriers and gaps that impact international visitors and investors Universities, Community Colleges Short (1-3 years)
Hold planning meetings with local ED Staff and Chambers to develop marketing strategies that engage networks of small businesses that could benefit from collaboration (tourism, agriculture and food products, etc.) County Economic Develop Staff, Chambers of Commerce Short (1-3 years)

Goal 2: DEVELOP, RETAIN & ATTRACT TALENT WITH CRITICAL DEMAND COMPETENCIES/EDUCATION
INCREASE COLLABORATION BETWEEN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Performance Measures Responsible Entity(ies) Timeframe Status
Develop regional system for promoting and tracking career pathway training and attainment Community Colleges Universities Workforce Board Short (1-3 years
Promote educational opportunities for defined career paths in high-growth industries K-12 Institutions CTE Staff Community Colleges Universities Short (1-3 years) Mid (3-5 years)
Develop an outreach campaign targeting middle and high school students that promotes middle-skill career opportunities K-12 Institutions CTE Staff Short (1-3 years) Mid (3-5 years)
Develop materials that promote the value of universal career pathway systems Community Colleges Universities Short (1-3 years)

IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING OF ALL ETHNIC CULTURES THAT LIVE/WORK WITHIN OR VISIT THE REGION

Performance Measures Responsible Entity(ies) Timeframe Status
Promote a diverse workforce by attracting talent and creating a more inclusive environment Regional Cultural Organizations, Chambers of Commerce Short (1-3 years) Mid (3-5 years) Long (5+ years)
Support and encourage the formation and expansion of multi-national cultural groups, networks, organizations, and school Regional Cultural Organizations, Faith-based Network, Community Colleges, Universities Short (1-3 years) Mid (3-5 years) Long (5+ years)
Create materials that explain how cultural outreach and inclusion can benefit businesses in the region National/Regional Cultural Organizations, Commission Staff, Faith-based Network, Community Colleges, Universities Short (1-3 years