Strategic Plan
2014
The City recognizes the critical need to update and integrate the development vision outlined in the 2004 and 2012 strategies, and to establish a more concrete implementation framework for future initiatives. This updated, city-wide Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP) offers a comprehensive roadmap for driving proactive economic growth. The Plan focuses on expanding the local tax base, attracting new employers, supporting the growth of existing businesses, and fostering the ongoing development of the arts and tourism sectors. The overarching objective is to sustain and strengthen the local economy, ensuring a high quality of life for all residents.
To guide this effort, the City of Cumberland partnered with RKG Associates, Inc. from Alexandria, Virginia, to provide technical analysis and facilitate consensus-building among the City administration, the Cumberland Economic Development Commission, the EDSP Steering Committee, and the broader community. While RKG led the technical evaluation and helped prioritize actionable steps, it was the collective input of the community that ultimately defined the vision for success.
The various sections of the report are linked below.