THE PROJECT

Sonoma Mendocino Economic Development District's primary objectives are to:

• Support economic resilience in the region
• Become more responsive and nimble in the face of an uncertain future

The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is the primary planning tool to accomplish these objectives. While SMEDD's most recent CEDS was adopted in 2022, it is a living document that requires ongoing engagement. This document outlines how SMEDD intends to keep moving CEDS objectives and projects forward with an annual update process that includes extensive stakeholder engagement.

THE APPROACH 

Conduct outreach by holding workshops for each of the four CEDS goals:

• INNOVATION
• EQUITY
• PEOPLE
• RESILIENCE

THE DELIVERABLES

• Updated contact lists
• Workshop invitations
• Presentation decks
• Presentation recordings for web, social, and beyond
• Meeting notes
• Outreach notes (non-workshop attendees)
• Draft plan
• Final plan

THE PROCESS

THE TIMELINE

WORKSHOPS

OBJECTIVES

• Get efficient project status updates
• Connect proiect sponsors
• Be a forum for discussion
• Identify regional trends and issues
• Provide for a meaningful annual update

PREPARATION

• Poll for availability
• Determine venue (remote, recorded) Send invitations(raffle prize, nudge)
• Prepare for meetings
  • Presentation/facilitation
  • Poll questions for Zoom
  • Sending out "homework"

FORMAT

• 90 minutes on Zoom
• Reports out from project sponsors
• Facilitated discussion
• Highlight next steps