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Community Assessment: This report assessed Greater San Marcos’ trends <br />and conditions in terms of (1) people, (2) prosperity, and (3) p“People” <br />examined the demographic and social characteristics of the commu <br />“Prosperity” assessed the realities of the economy, in terms of <br />opportunities, diversification, and business costs. “Place” examined factors to <br />assess the community’s quality of life and infrastructure. Additionally, input <br />gathered through interviews, focus groups, and an online survey <br />incorporated throughout this deliverable. <br /> <br />Target Business and Workforce Analysis: This document presented an <br />analysis of quantitative and qualitative research in order to de <br />target industry sectors for Greater San Marcos to pursue. It al <br />analysis of San Marcos’ workforce in terms of its availability and productivity, <br />quality, and available training and educational resources. <br />Organizational Review: The third phase of this project examined current <br />operations, best practices in economic development structures an <br />and current marketing efforts related to promoting San Marcos as a d <br />place to live, do business, and visit. The focus of this reportic <br />Development San Marcos. <br /> <br />Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy: The Strategy utilized all <br />previously collected research to provide a blueprint for achieving Grea <br />Marcos’ immediate and long-term goals. This document integrated existing <br />local plans and strategies relevant to the recommended goals, ob <br />specific action steps needed for San Marcos to realize its vision. <br /> <br />Implementation Plan: The final and perhaps most important step in this <br />process centers on how the Strategy will be put into practice. There will be a <br />specific game plan created to address each goal in the Strategy. Benchmarks <br />and metrics will be assigned, and a one-year priority action plan will be <br />followed with plans for the following years. The Implementation Plan will <br />enable local stakeholders to successfully activate the Strategy’s <br />recommendations. <br /> <br />Implementation Plan 6 <br />September 2009 <br /> <br />