Clark County seeks to develop long-term jobs plan to grow economy
February 14, 2017
Economic development leaders in Clark County are starting to develop a plan that seeks to grow Clark County’s economy faster than its population.
They’re in the earliest stages of developing a long-term road map for jobs in the region as they face challenges ranging from workforce development to targeting industries for growth.
It could take months to develop the plan, which would involve input from employers, area educators and workforce development officials, said Horton Hobbs, vice president of economic development for the Community Improvement Corp. of Clark County. Local leaders often work together, he said, but there hasn’t been a specific, in-depth plan to address the county’s economic future.