Greensboro Partnership
A Strategic Plan for a better economy and vibrant community

In an increasingly global, fast changing economy, no community can fully control its economic destiny. There are no “silver bullets” that will answer all of the economic challenges facing Greensboro and Guilford County. But an opportunistic and optimistic community can capitalize on its inherent strengths and position itself to take favorable advantage of changes in the economic environment. Greensboro and Guilford County are at an economic crossroads and must act decisively now to seize those opportunities. This strategic plan for economic development is designed to help us do so.

SIX AREAS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR NEW INITIATIVES

▪ Supplement current recruitment & retention activities with targeted actions focused on specific industry clusters, where Greensboro can create a competitive advantage in job growth.

▪ Greatly increase emphasis on support of “high impact, high growth” entrepreneurial businesses.

▪ Quickly assemble large tracts of development-ready land for office/industrial uses and initiate a long range strategy for redevelopment of struggling business corridors.

▪ Enhance relationships between the business community and our colleges/universities in order to better capitalize on our abundant higher education resources.

▪ Significantly increase lobbying efforts at state and federal levels and develop enhanced relations with local elected officials.

▪ Partner with others in the community to build our community spirit, image and civic engagement.

"Raising the Bar" - A Strategic Plan for a Better Economy and Vibrant Community