Strategic Initiatives

Clark County Comprehensive Economic Development Plan

In May 2024, the CREDC Board of Directors adopted the new strategic economic development plan for the next five years. The goals and vision of the plan are highlighted below.

“Our VISION is for Clark County to be recognized as one of the most inclusive, healthy, and amenity-rich communities in the country. As a result, and with a continued focus on growing a diverse base of community-minded employers, talent (both inside and outside the region) sees greater opportunity here than anywhere else in the country.”

Goal 1 : Expand the Existing Base

The most efficient way to grow the economic base is to support existing companies by understanding their barriers to growth and supply chain needs. Staff and partners can then work to remove barriers and tactically recruit companies that support the existing industry base that is grounded in the following industry clusters.

  • Computer and Electronics
  • Clean Tech
  • Software
  • Life Sciences
  • Technology Enhanced Production
  • Become Industry Experts
  • Strategically Market Industry Clusters
  • Build a Startup Ecosystem
  • Identify Emerging Industry Targets
  • Overcome Infrastructure Hurdles to Site Readiness
  • Streamline Permitting Processes, Timelines, and Code Alignment
  • Engage Existing Business Base (for retention/expansion)
  • Grow the Start-Up Ecosystem

Goal 2 : Support People

To plan for a modern economy, communities must consciously foster a resilient economy that is derived from a diverse industry base and skilled workforce to weather negative economic cycles. 

  • Foster Skills Development
  • Prepare Youth for Economic Opportunity
  • Launch a Brain Gain Initiative
  • Promote an Ethical and Socially Just Society
  • Center standards of living as critical assets in talent retention
  • Better Align Workforce Preparedness and Employment Opportunity
  • Illuminate Career Pathways and Industry Linkages
  • Connect Underrecognized Individuals to Opportunity
  • Act Intentionally on Talent Engagement and Talent Attraction Strategies

Goal 3 : Create Place

It is important for each community in Clark County to define and actively grow as distinct communities. 

  • Each Community Creates a Placemaking Strategy
  • Embrace Economic Opportunity in Our Urban Center
  • Tell the Story of Place
  • Make Areas Desired by Industry Clusters Shovel-Ready
  • Determine All Transportation Needs on a Regional Level
  • Leverage Placemaking Investments
  • Encourage Infrastructure Investments that Cross Municipal Boundaries
  • Focus on Connecting Communities’ Transportation Ecosystems for Fluidity
  • Celebrate and Market Quality of Life Amenities 

How Do I Get Involved?

Join companies already leading the way to expand internship offerings and other career connected learning opportunities for students in partnership with local school districts. Build your future workforce and help students gain the critical skills they need to thrive.

Discover and embrace your unique qualities. Encourage new development of brew pubs, coffee shops, transit, bike lanes and housing to attract new talent to the area.

Discover and embrace your unique qualities. Encourage new development of brew pubs, coffee shops, transit, bike lanes and housing to attract new talent to the area.

Become an “ambassador” for Clark County. Find out why Clark County is a great place for business through the Community Performance Indicator with fast facts and messages to share.