BUNCOMBE COUNTY

STRATEGIC PLAN

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Increase total employment in regions targeted industries

Creating a robust economic landscape

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Economic Development

Actual Results for
Goal: Increase small business and “startup” jobs
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Increased small business and startup jobs provide opportunities for residents to become entrepreneurs and represent the foundation of the local economy.

Goal: Increase total employment in targeted advanced manufacturing jobs
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Increased Advanced Manufacturing jobs will support diversification of the workforce and provide economic growth ladders for residents that do not require post-secondary education.

Goal: Increase total employment in targeted Professional Office and Information Technology jobs
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Increased Professional Office and Information Technology jobs will diversify the local economy which is primarily Medical, Hopitality and Manufacturing related. These jobs require different skillsets, level of education, and provide additional opportunities for residents.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Buncombe County Government
200 College Street
Asheville, NC 28801

Strategy & Innovation Department
www.buncombenc.gov
[email protected]

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