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SWOT Analysis<\/span><\/h3>\n

REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES<\/h1>\n

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While the Piedmont Triad has clearly defined strengths, our focus turns to our regional weaknesses and support efforts to address them and transition them to opportunities. A united effort to apply for funding and share resources to address the public transportation and broadband connectivity gap, is a must for our region. Additionally, providing greater support and outreach for K-12 education programs is critical for both quality of life and business growth. While financial and consulting support is currently being offered to entrepreneurs, growing that support and building a stronger ecosystem is essential to develop a robust and dynamic regional economy.<\/p>\n

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Opportunities to Fuel<\/a><\/h2>\n
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    • <\/span>Regional Collaboration and Engagement with Developing a marketable brand\u00a0<\/li>\n
    • <\/span>Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem network to facilitate small business development, growth, and support\u00a0<\/li>\n
    • <\/span>Develop Accelerators, Incubators, and Multi-use spaces for start-up businesses<\/li>\n
    • <\/span>Continue maintenance and capacity building of public utility infrastructure<\/li>\n
    • <\/span>Recruitment of remote workers to the region<\/li>\n
    • <\/span>Develop a unified mobility resource page of available resources across all geographic areas<\/li>\n
    • <\/span>Increased educational funding for Apprenticeship and College Promise Programs<\/li>\n
    • <\/span>Changing demographics and Increasing Diversity<\/li>\n
    • <\/span>Continue investments in Aviation technology advancement and air mobility, biotechnology, healthcare, and public service<\/li>\n
    • <\/span>Encourage an increase in capital access to minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Key Findings from our 2022 Regional CEDS Survey:<\/h2>\n
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      • 72% of CEDS public survey respondents agreed with the statement \u201cRedevelopment should be a priority in my community.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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