2.0 Adapting to a Dynamic Business Environment

2.1 Strengthen each of the MATHS clusters

2.1.1 Support business recovery and resilience across the region

2.1.2 Collaborate with local, state, and federal governmental agencies’ economic development and resiliency efforts

2.1.3 Engage with regional non-industry job clusters (GRANDER*) to promote an exceptional quality of life and business environment

2.2 Stimulate the workforce pathways supporting all clusters

2.2.1 Support and expand current MATHS education and training pathways

2.2.2 Implement the healthcare workforce pathway strategy

2.2.3 Expand business-education collaboration across industries and school districts, colleges, and universities

2.3 Craft an industry cluster marketing model

2.3.1 Develop a regional marketing plan

2.3.2 Collaborate with site selection agencies and corporate leadership to promote the region

2.3.3 Expand the process for recruitment, expansion, and retention of jobs and capital investment to meet today’s and tomorrow’s needs

2.3.4 Extend responsible commercial development opportunities in collaboration with regional leaders

*Non-Industry Job Clusters: GRANDER: Government, Responders (e.g., military, safety and security), Advanced Services (e.g., legal, financial, human resources, childcare, insurance, etc.), Non-profits, Digital and microbusinesses, Education and training, Retail)