that promotes and strengthens Somerset County as a business hub that attracts talent and recruits public and private investment:

• Implement a Digital media marketing campaign to attract talent to Somerset County
• Conduct a series of “roundtables” with the business community, Commissioners and municipalities to update our CEDS
• Work with our County, Municipal and community partners to align marketing messages to boost efficiency and impact
• Promote visibility of and advocate for enhancing Somerset County’s natural resources, e.g. film commission
• Help foster ecosystems (innovation, talent attraction, workforce development) within Somerset County

• Provide best-in-class educational, networking, and informational business resources that help our members and communities thrive
• Collaborate with higher education members and SBDC to provide “incubator” and innovation support for emerging entrepreneurs
• Organize cooperatives of related businesses
• Provide venues to facilitate interaction and collaboration among businesses of all sizes within the county

• Engage minority business owners and highlight/promote their successes
• Collaborate/partner with minority organizations, e.g. Hispanic Chamber
• Actively recruit minority businesses and solicit their guidance in how we grow and improve minority involvement
• Provide our Diversity and Inclusion report to all businesses in Somerset County

with the Commissioners, municipalities and business community to develop common policies and coordinate joint growth

• Create and coordinate a “think tank” (e.g. Monthly Town Hall: Share Your Voice Somerset) for planning and forecasting, developing policies, coordinate joint strategies, develop programs to meet changing demographics
• Organize regional groups to work closely with municipalities
• Increase community awareness of SCBP by participating in local programs, e.g. high school career days. Promote resources that are available
• Seek commitments from municipalities and large investors

to create a worry-free, healthy, resilient, connected and beautiful environment, solidifying our reputation as a statewide leader in sustainability and wellness

• Provide resources for all businesses navigating a post-pandemic workplace
• Create workplace safety criteria (i.e. certification programs) for businesses
• Develop safe & fun networking events for all, including WFH community
• Collaborate with local governments, SCBP members in the technology sector to increase access to high-speed internet for county residents and businesses
• Create appropriate platforms, e.g. virtual shopping, virtual networking