1. Report Backs
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2. Get your phones ready to text ECODEV to 22333
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Type in the letters ECODEV and hit “Send” on your phone.
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ECODEV
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3. Overarching statewide strategy or region specific strategies?
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4. Supporting arguments Overarching statewide strategy
Region specific strategies
Pooling of resources
Regulatory certainty
Aligned investment decisions
Holistic view of the state
High-level strategy necessary
Better credit ratings
Data-driven
Cross-stakeholder branding
Scalability/One-stop shop
Regional engagement/ownership and local voice
Laser focus
Leverage regional strengths
Asset-based approach
Resource allocation
Capitalize on diversity
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B to vote for region specific strategies
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6. Focus on targeted industries or be industry agnostic?
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7. Supporting arguments Focus on targeted industries Be industry agnostic
Competitive advantage
Alignment of resources
Measurable and data-driven
Focus on strong industries
Plan for future growth
Clear, focused narrative and identity
More efficient training and education
Build, attract and retain talent
Everyone wins
Adaptability/flexibility
Advantage of regional specializations
Resilient, flexible and educated workforce
Greater equity and inclusivity
Recession-proof
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9. Raise education generally or train for specific occupations?
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10. Supporting arguments Raise education generally
Train for specific occupations
Skill sets are more flexible
Opportunities and increased wealth available for a broader population
Infrastructure already in place – high schools, training programs, colleges, etc.
Encourages innovation and entrepreneurship
Gets people to work faster
Meets specific needs
Attractive to certain industries
Provides for defined career pathways
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11. Time to vote! A to vote for raise education generally
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12. Maximize economic growth or maximize social impact?
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13. Supporting arguments Maximize economic growth Maximize social impact
Foundation for social impact
GDP is commonly-understood
Easy to sell
Creates jobs and builds diverse economy
Supports infrastructure development
Attracts younger workers
Increases quality of life
Generates more sustainable growth
Focus on quality
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14. Time to vote! A to vote for maximize economic growth
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B to vote for maximize social impact
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