VISION: In 2030, Mendocino’s more resilient economy includes a diversity of business and industry sectors which provide living wage jobs. The inclusive economy is built through partnerships between businesses, non-profits and government who work to ensure a sustainable, ecologically sound and cooperative economic development effort with measurable outcomes.
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Background: After the 2017 wildfires of Mendocino County, the U.S. Economic Development Administration awarded grants to Federally declared disaster areas to address economic challenges in impacted areas.
The County of Mendocino applied for and was awarded a grant to:
Create an Economic Recovery and Resiliency plan
Complete a broadband Implementation plan
Hire an Economic Development Coordinator
Create Digital Learning Hubs
The first phase of the plan included data-gathering by the Economic Development and Financing Corporation (EDFC) who reviewed 11 economic indicators and interviewed more than 15 key business owners, industry leaders, and stakeholders. In January of 2019, EDFC then held an Economic Summit to gather more community input. Data and input from all stakeholders and community members were put into a 28-page Economic Assessment Report, which can be viewed here.
The second phase of the Economic Recovery and Resiliency Plan is called “MOVE 2030: Mendocino Opportunities for a Vibrant Economy”. West Business Development Center (West BDC) will lead the development of the process to create a formal plan and roadmap for the next decade to ensure Mendocino’s economic resiliency in the face of changing climate, demographics and technology and now, health safety.
The focus will be in three areas:
understanding our assets
what is changing in our world
how to collaborate to make change possible
After assessing the data, priorities of needs will be established and mapped against investment potential, community revitalization and economic outcomes.
Website: www.move2030.org
Contact: Una Wirkebau, MOVE 2030 Economic Coordinator: una@move2030.org
This MOVE2030 community Economic Action Plan is a “draft” for a coordinated economic development effort in Mendocino County. It is a “draft” because it is a living document that will morph and change to reflect the work priorities of all who are ultimately involved in implementation. It is a
touch stone for coordination for individuals and organization moving the multiple action items forward.
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touch stone for coordination for individuals and organization moving the multiple action items forward.
On August 10th, MOVE 2030 held its inaugural economic forum to introduce the initiative. Guest speakers included Scott Adair, Executive Director of Economic Development Humboldt County; Monica Nolan, Executive Director of Chamber of Commerce, Paradise Ridge; David White, Chief Executive Officer of Opportunity Stanislaus; and Adam Fowler, Director of Research at Beacon Economics.
MOVE 2030 Presentation Slides
Opportunity Stanislaus Presentation Slides
Beacon Economics Presentation Slides
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Opportunity Stanislaus Presentation Slides
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In the face of changing climate, demographics, technology, and health safety, what would it take to transform the Mendocino County economy into a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable economy for the next generation? Take the Community Input Survey and let us know what you believe will create a vibrant economy in Mendocino County.
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Economic Development and Financing Corporation (EDFC) created this report so that business owners, policy makers, and community members can better understand local current economic conditions in a long term context. This is critical to develop strategies and build lasting resiliency in our local economy. This plan is the first phase of the Mendocino County Economic Recovery and Resiliency Plan.
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