​​Economic Development Strategic Plan​

PURPOSE

On November 4, 2025, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors adopted the updated Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP). This updated EDSP provides a framework for prioritizing investments and allocating resources over the next five years to support equitable economic growth and job creation in Sacramento County. The plan outlines a vision for economic development in Sacramento County and clarifies the role that the Office of Economic Development (OED) should play in advancing this vision. It provides strategies for OED to support economic growth throughout Sacramento County, with a focus on unincorporated Sacramento County.

                                                                                                                                                    Economic Development Vision Statement

OED will strategically build a resilient, equitable, and diversified economy by creating and maintaining a business environment that:

  • Elevates businesses' ability to operate in unincorporated Sacramento County,  delivering high quality jobs for residents and generating strong revenue streams for  Sacramento County.
  • Empowers entrepreneurs and local businesses to achieve their aspirations in  starting and growing micro, small, and medium-sized businesses in unincorporated  Sacramento County.
  • Fosters thriving communities with a vibrant sense of place and a robust business  ecosystem, particularly by addressing commercial corridors comprehensively at the  County level. ​

Plan Highlights/Strategic Goals

The EDSP is organized around three core goals:
    1. ​​​RESOURCES: OED will serve as the lead organization to connect businesses to the resources they need to be successful in Sacramento County with a focus on unincorporated Sacramento County. This goal includes core OED programming such as small business assistance, business incentives and industry attraction, and arts and culture programming.
    2. COMMUNICATIONS: OED will elevate Sacramento County as a great place to do business, and broadcast resources and opportunities throughout unincorporated Sacramento County. This goal includes OED activities such as marketing available services and celebrating the County’s successes.
    3. PARTNERSHIPS: OED will convene regional and local partners and participate in regional economic efforts to advance its vision. This goal reflects OED’s role as a partner and convener on multi-agency economic development efforts including workforce development, commercial corridor development, and infrastructure improvements.​
Each goal is accompanied by targeted strategies, specific actions, and associated metrics in the Plan appendix.

​

Additional Resources

Research and Analysis

February 2024 – November 2024

  • Review of relevant reports and economic development plans (completed)
  • Countywide demographic and economic analysis (completed)
  • Equitable development assessment (completed)
  • Office of Economic Development organizational analysis (completed)

Stakeholder and Community Engagement

July 2024 - February 2025

  • Economic development ecosystem and stakeholder mapping (completed)
  • Advisory Committee convenings (completed)
  • Stakeholder Interviews (ongoing)
  • Stakeholder focus group meetings (completed)
  • Community meetings (completed)
  • Sacramento County Board of supervisors visioning workshop (April 23, 2025)

Economic Development Strategic Plan Production and Presentation

November 2024 - April 2025

  • Best practices benchmarking (in-process)
  • Strategy development (in-process)
  • Implementation roadmap development (in-process)
  • Economic Development Strategic Plan presentation

The Advisory Committee for the EDSP update provides guidance to OED and HR&A Advisors on critical components of the EDSP, including community engagement, goal setting, and implementation strategies. This committee is composed of a diverse group of cross-sector partners, bringing a wide array of perspectives to enhance the final EDSP. Members represent various economic development sub-sectors such as regional economic development, workforce development, small business support nonprofits, community development, real estate, tourism and arts, entrepreneurship, and local organizations within Sacramento County.

​1. Chris Norem
    Director of Governmental and Public Affairs, North State Building Industry Association

2. Jose Bodipo-Memba
    Chief Diversity Officer, Sacramento Municipal Utility District

3. Kari Miskit
    Chief Operating Officer, Visit Sacramento

4. Kyla Bryant
    Partner of Business Development, Luminari Partners

5. Richard Dana
    Partner, Community Strong Strategies

6. Shelly Willis
    Public Art Consultant

7. Sophia Kanaan
    Director, Women's Business Center at California Capital Financial Development Corporation

8. Troels Adrian
    Executive Vice President, Greater Sacramento Economic Council

9. Troy Givans
    Director of Community Development, Sacramento County

10. William Walker
    Workforce Development Manager, Sacramento Employment and Training​ Agency

Online Survey: If you did not have an opportunity to participate in a previous meeting, an online survey is available for feedback.​


​Public Board of Supervisors Workshop​    Date
County Administration Center​
700 H Street, Board Chambers, Room 1450
Sacramento, CA 95814
April 23, 2025 @ 2pm-4pm


One-on-One Interviews

County Executive TeamJuly 30, 2024
Greater Sacramento Economic CouncilJuly 30, 2024
County Board of SupervisorsJuly 31 – August 5, 2024


Focus Groups

Economic Development Agency PartnersOctober 16, 2024
Chambers of CommerceOctober 18, 2024
Property Business Improvement DistrictsNovember 12, 2024
Entrepreneurship and Workforce DevelopmentNovember 18, 2024
Commercial Brokerage and Property Owner PartnersNovember 19, 2024
Sacramento County BusinessesDecember 10, 2024
Arts, Entertainment and HospitalityDecember 11, 2024
Agriculture and Rural Based BusinessesDecember 13, 2024
Business Environmental Resource Center Agency PartnersMarch 6, 2025


Community Meetings

Meeting Location Date
North CountyJanuary 22, 2025
South CountyJanuary 22, 2025
VirtualJanuary 30, 2025
See Presentation for Community Meeting ​
​​

​​