The EDA just received the rough draft from TIP Strategies for review. Representatives from TIP Strategies will be returning to Northfield in three weeks with the final plan to meet with the EDA and discuss rollout of the plan.
This chart, illustrating the anticipated workforce "talent trough", makes a good teaser, and I didn't think leaking it would rile anyone too much. (Click image to enlarge.)
I've only read the first third of the draft, but I believe the analysis and data in the plan will be extremely helpful in providing focus to both the EDA and the Planning Commission. In addition to analysis, the Economic Development Plan will include an implementation strategy and recommendations for focus on particular industry targets within the context of overall planning and development in Northfield, and consistent with Northfield's Comprehensive Plan.
Here's hoping.
