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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />..'...'.', ,,;c ;,;""",~~>"..,~¡~~t~~~~~:~~!í\',~ <br /> <br />~ "'..'.'. //.. ..'.. ,.....' ê~ritt~liriåRègl.ó.l'ìà I. êÖrri~rè h~¡\§Hj~;~~6I'ìðìt\ìèDè\lèjöPìt\èrit. Štrategy- <br /> <br /> <br />. . . <br /> <br />Implementation <br /> <br /> <br />To facilitate the implementation of the plan,a matrix has been developed (found in the Appendix) that lists each Objective, <br />Recommendation and Action Step; a timeline for when steps should be taken; and identification of which organization should lead <br />and which ones should be supportive of each Goal. Finally, AngelouEconomics makes the following key recommendations to <br />aid in this plan's implementation: <br /> <br />. Adopt this plan at local and regional levels. The Centralina Council of Governments (COG) should ask each county and the City <br />of Charlotte in the region to pass a resolution that adopts this plan as a regional plan. Endorsement of this plan at the local level <br />will: assist the region in obtaining designation as an Economic Development District (EDD) as well as in obtaining federal funding; <br />and send a message throughout the region that communities are committed to working.: together to compete in the world economy. <br /> <br />~ <br /> <br />\ <br /> <br />"-> <br /> <br />. Develop a. regional grants team to be housed at the COG. Several strategies found within this plan require acquisition of <br />federal, state, or private funding. By having two' grant writers at the COG, the region can utilize the expertise of experienced grant <br />writers to help !n the implementation of this plan. <br /> <br />. Continue the efforts of the Regional CEDS Committee but include more major private sector participation. The CEDS <br />Committee should continue to meet on a quarterly basis to review the implementation progress and make adjustments in the plan. <br />Taskforces should be developed for each goal that should be comprised of key stakeholders within that area. <br /> <br /> <br />. Centralina. COG should facilitate plan, implementation. The COG should collaborate with the major stakeholders in the <br />implementation of this plan by leading efforts such as convening and facilitating meetings, providing summaries and follow-up notes <br />of key meetings, and providing grant writing assistance. Other organizations listed on the following pages should take a lead role in <br />certain aspects of implementation. Since this is a regional plan, many people and organizations should work on implementation. <br /> <br />. Evaluate progress. The implementation matrix and metrics provided in the Appendix should be reviewed regularly and updated if <br />necessary. The use of surveys to develop baseline perceptions is mentioned throughout this plan. The region should consider <br />using a common approach to developing and implementing this survey instrument. <br /> <br />. Celebrate in successes of this plan. The often-forgotten part of implementation is appreciating the success that the region has <br />achieved. Public and private sector leadership should meet annually to provide an update to both thÇ>se that have and those that <br />have not been involved in the development and implementation of this plan. Economic development organizations should <br />recognize key accomplishments as well as key individuals and organizations that have provided a significant contribution toward <br />. implementation. <br /> <br /> <br />~') <br />Centralina <br />r..i "'- <br /> <br />& ~~§Joo~-t~se~ ~c~~~ ~vTJ~~ <br /> <br />8 <br /> <br />."".c£Ú <br />