TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
THROUGH: John A Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
John Stoll, Planning & Development Services Director
FROM: Doug Dombroski, Economic Development Manager
DATE: January 14, 2026
SUBJECT: Economic Development Strategic Action Plan
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BACKGROUND
This is a request for consideration of the Indian River County Economic Development Strategic Action Plan (EDSAP), developed by TIP Strategies, Inc. TIP Strategies will present the final draft plan at the Board’s regular meeting on January 27, 2026.
In August 2024, Indian River County issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify a qualified firm to lead the development of a long-range, data-driven economic development strategy. Following a competitive procurement process, TIP Strategies, Inc. was selected and contracted in November 2024. TIP commenced work in January 2024 with a comprehensive review of baseline economic data, internal analysis of target industries, opportunity sites, and available incentives.
A significant component of the planning process involved public and stakeholder engagement. TIP conducted one-on-one interviews and outreach sessions with key stakeholders early in the project. In February 2025, the firm facilitated a series of targeted roundtable discussions with representatives from manufacturing, development, education, young professionals, small businesses, aviation, agriculture, and healthcare sectors.
In May 2025, TIP hosted morning and evening town hall meetings at three different locations across the County. These sessions drew more than 100 participants, offering valuable public input that helped shape the plan’s direction.
The Economic Development Council (EDC) was involved early in the process holding a special EDC “Opportunities Workshop” in June of 2025 to establish economic development priorities and potential plan strategies. Additionally, the EDC p...
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