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As the County's role becomes more secure and established the goals and actions steps will evolve <br />and change. The goals are focused on a one -three year timeframe. This does not prohibit or <br />discourage the County from making changes and adjustments throughout the year. <br />1. Washington County is responsible for many core functions that contribute to a premier <br />quality of life that is important to business growth; economic development resources and <br />investments will advance and support the high standard of living in the County. <br />2. Washington County recognizes that economic development requires a strong <br />infrastructure foundation built on a multi -modal transportation network and access to <br />high-speed broad band networks. <br />3. Washington County uses economic development financial incentives in a fiscally prudent <br />manner. <br />4. Washington County realizes that success in economic development is only achieved <br />through a collaborative and inclusive process. <br />5. Washington County understands that other county -based services impact economic <br />development goals and economic growth. <br />6. Washington County provides leadership and initiative to shape regional and state-wide <br />policies to support county -wide economic development goals. <br />7. Washington County supports the value and importance of economic development <br />marketing and branding for existing business retention and growth and new business <br />development. <br />8. Washington County partners with other public and private agencies to pursue economic <br />development goals. <br />The Goals are not listed in any priority order or ranking. Priorities are established by the Letter <br />assigned to each. The ranking is as follows: <br />• Letter A One to Six Months <br />• Letter B Six Months to One Year <br />• Letter C One to Two Years <br />1. Washington County is responsible for many core functions that contribute to a premier quality of life <br />that is important to business growth; economic development resources and investments will advance <br />and support the high standard of living in the County. <br />Work plan... <br />1. Designate a county staff member to be the point of contact for economic <br />development and implementation of the strategic plan. <br />2. Evaluate how economic development factors into the County's 2040 <br />Comprehensive Plan update. <br />3. Establish and monitor key economic indicators and benchmarks for the <br />county and the quality -of -life indicators that are most important from a <br />business perspective. Include in the county's annual performance <br />measurement report. <br />• I - __ <br />"amu 7 <br />Washington County Economic Development strategic Plan 2014 <br />Page 9 <br />