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35 Tactics identified by the project participants and consulting team include: OBJECTIVE 1: COLLABORATION • Support the CONNECT Our Future planning project and integrate the CEDS into its planning framework • Support collective visioning and align initiatives such as the Advantage Charlotte and "Create It, Make It, Move It" strategy • Participate and support regional economic and workforce events OBJECTIVE 2: POLICIES • Identify and expand the availability of competitive incentives throughout the region • Continue to explore local incentives options; consider the benefits of voter - approved ED sales tax in cities • Engage the elected representatives to assess state - related policies such as FOIA that influence the state's ability to be win competitive ED projects • Affirm and support perception that strong political leadership will be required to carry the region forward OBJECTIVE 3: CROSS - CULTURAL COMPETENCIES • Strengthen and promote the cross - cultural assets in the region, such as the extensive international airport service, Charlotte's status as a designated EB -5 Center for Foreign Investment, the Import- Export Bank, World Affairs Council, and the many international Chambers of Commerce • Champion international diversity assets such as the Charlotte Chamber the 132 different languages currently spoken at Charlotte - Mecklenburg schools and organizations such as International House among others OBJECTIVE 4: MARKETING • Complete an update to the Charlotte Regional Partnership's marketing plan • Ensure the Partnership's website is up to date and oriented toward the target industries identified in this CEDS • Support the Chambers and Economic Development organizations throughout the region in recruitment, retention, and expansion of their community employment and investment base 121 I,nwilt a e C .eC[smul Attachment number 1 1 -3 Page 307