In 2019, the department began working with Ady Advantage to craft an economic development plan for the county. The project included an on-site analysis that leveraged primary research  with area employers, stakeholders, and other key community leaders. It also involved an evidenced-based approach to economic development that recruited a variety of data sources that resulted in market focused research, an economic base analysis, target industry analysis, and an analysis of primary data.
The overall plan was supported by a goals and strategy session that provided stakeholders the opportunity to provide input and feedback related to economic development.
A draft of that plan’s final report is available here with a list of the proposed strategies available here. Members of the Ady Advantage team provided a final report to the Miami County Commissioners May 6. Audio from that meeting is available here, and the slides are available here.