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EDC reviews draft strategic plan to build an innovation-driven economy; staff to revise and circulate next draft
Summary
The St. Mary's County Economic Development Commission reviewed a draft strategic plan Sept. 21 that sets five priorities — people/place strategies, targeted clusters and innovation, a start‑up culture, regulatory streamlining, and protecting Patuxent River — and asked staff to revise and circulate a fuller draft.
The St. Mary's County Economic Development Commission on Sept. 21 reviewed an overview draft of a strategic plan aimed at building an innovation-driven local economy and advised staff on edits and next steps.
Robin, a commission member, presented the draft overview and said it comprises five broad priorities: people and place strategies to attract and retain millennials and young professionals; targeted industry clusters and innovation (including defense, advanced manufacturing, aquaculture and agriculture, tourism and hospitality, and unmanned/autonomous systems); creating a start-up culture and entrepreneurship support; streamlining regulatory or permitting barriers that can stifle new businesses; and…
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