Economic and Skills Development Dashboard Services

The Vendor is required to provide s for the design, development, and implementation of the county economic and skills development dashboard to support agricultural and small business growth within the county.
- The dashboard will connect users with essential resources, training, and expertise for business development, providing users with the tools needed to thrive in today’s challenging economic climate.
- Critical for fostering economic growth, job creation, and long-term stability in the county's rural communities, while offering users the opportunity to enhance productivity, skills, and knowledge.
- Resource access: provide free digital access to economic development resources, skills development, and education, accessible anytime, without the need to travel to larger urban centers.
- Support for agricultural and non-agricultural sectors: support agricultural producers and small businesses through sector-specific resources and connections with partner agencies for business development, loans, and growth opportunities.
- Local economic development: equip businesses with tools for making informed decisions based on interactive maps, asset inventories, and policies, supporting local economic growth and investment.
- Skills development and training: offer opportunities for small business training, workshops, and skills development to strengthen the capacity of local entrepreneurs and workers.
- Community investment: invest in long-term economic benefits by fostering a skilled workforce, improving productivity, and encouraging sustainable economic growth.
- The dashboard will feature:
• A comprehensive inventory of local economic development assets, key transportation routes, and available goods transportation options.
• A directory of local businesses by industry.
• Information on skills development opportunities, including workshops, training programs, and resources from local agencies such as community futures parkland.
• Interactive maps for prospective developers to assess investment opportunities.
• Real-time updates on available business resources, funding, and grants, such as those offered by community futures parkland.