b'OPPORTUNITY LIVES HEREProgrammatic Recommendations for the Three Rivers AreaRESILIENCEOPPORTUNITYWELLNESSThe following recommendations are focused on the District as a whole, covering workforce opportunities in high growth sectors, aggressive business and resident attraction, quality of life improvements, and strategic partnerships between industries, universities, and student programs. Along with these recommendations are examples from the comparison cities that can be adapted to work for the District. More information about these examples can be found in the appendix. The impact of all recommendations will be enhanced by the ability of the District to strengthen its collaboration and partnerships with government agencies, businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The icons shown throughout the recommendations correspond to the three themes laid out in the plan: wellness, resilience, and opportunity. The suggested timeframe for implementation are short-term (1-2 years) and long-term (3 or more years). Aggressive BusinessWorkforce OpportunitiesQuality Industry-University-and Resident Attraction in High Growth Sectors of Life Student PartnershipsThe area is ready for new residentsDrawing from its physical andInvestments in quality of life assetsThe confluence of employers and businesses. locational strengths, the Three Riversyield meaningful returns, bothseeking talent, university-anchored Area is primed to connect high growthin attracting new residents andwork opportunities, and students global economic opportunities tobusinesses, and in serving existingprioritizing real-world experience available local workforce. residents and businesses. makes the difference.Delaware Three Rivers Area Economic Development Master Plan 119'