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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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 (completed)
Economic Development Strategic Plan Production and Presentation
November 2024 - November 2025
- Best practices benchmarking (completed)
- Strategy development (completed)
- Implementation roadmap development (completed)
- Economic Development Strategic Plan presentation (completed)
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
If you did not have an opportunity to participate in a previous meeting, an online survey is available to provide feedback.
Public Board of Supervisors Workshop
Location:
County Administration Center
700 H Street, Board Chambers, Room 1450
Sacramento, CA 95814Date and Time:
April 23, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
One-on-One Interviews
County Executive Team – July 30, 2024
Greater Sacramento Economic Council – July 30, 2024
County Board of Supervisors – July 31 through August 5, 2024
Focus Groups
Economic Development Agency Partners – October 16, 2024
Chambers of Commerce – October 18, 2024
Property Business Improvement Districts – November 12, 2024
Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development – November 18, 2024
Commercial Brokerage and Property Owner Partners – November 19, 2024
Sacramento County Businesses – December 10, 2024
Arts, Entertainment, and Hospitality – December 11, 2024
Agriculture and Rural-Based Businesses – December 13, 2024
Business Environmental Resource Center Agency Partners – March 6, 2025
Community Meetings
North County – January 22, 2025
South County – January 22, 2025
Virtual – January 30, 2025
See presentation materials (Archive) for additional details on community meetings.