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Consultants present 5‑year economic development action plan; recommend BRE staff hire and certified site strategy
Summary
Rocky Lane and Liz Povar of Stafford House Economic Development Consulting presented a strategic economic development action plan to the Mecklenburg County Board of Supervisors, describing a five‑year framework with 38 recommendations and 75 action steps aimed at preparing the county for future business attraction and retention.
Rocky Lane and Liz Povar of Stafford House Economic Development Consulting presented a strategic economic development action plan to the Mecklenburg County Board of Supervisors, describing a five‑year framework with 38 recommendations and 75 action steps aimed at preparing the county for future business attraction and retention.
The consultants said Mecklenburg compares favorably with peer rural localities but should prioritize a modern business retention and expansion (BRE) program, including adding at least one full‑time staff member dedicated to BRE. Rocky Lane said today’s site selection market expects “qualified, certified” sites — not just raw acreage — and the county should develop a long‑term product…
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