STRATEGIC TARGET CLUSTERS
This section of the CEDS identifies the industry sectors (“clusters”) in which the region has a preponderance of economic activity (strategic industry clusters) or in which the region has significant labor force available (occupation clusters). These clusters have been identified through data-based location quotient analysis. These strategic target clusters are clusters in which the region should direct its economic development investment to have the maximum impact (i.e., asset-based development).
Industry Clusters:
- Machinery manufacturing
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing
- Glass and ceramics
- Agribusiness, food processing and technology
- Forest and wood products
- Arts, entertainment, recreation, and visitor industries (i.e., including tourism)
Occupation Clusters:
- Agribusiness and food technology
- Primary/secondary and vocational education, remediation, and social services (i.e., schools)
- Postsecondary education and knowledge creation (i.e., colleges)
- Public safety and domestic security
- Personal services occupations
- Skilled production workers
- Health care and medical science (therapy, counseling, and rehabilitation)