Ignore political boundaries and identify surrounding areas that share the same economic structure...
After a regional identity and assets are defined, form a core leadership group representing the major assets of the region...
A comprehensive analysis of regional Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats that directly affect strategic economic development...
Developing a regional identity and vision for regional economic growth is critical...
Strategies for regional economic and workforce development should be "SMART" - Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and with a Timeline...
Leverage resources from private, non-profit, and government sources in support of the common goals...