State of the County 2020 Vision 2020

About the Program

Category: Community and Economic Development (Best in Category)

Year: 2020

The County of San Bernardino understands that a community is a system of interconnected elements. Faced with complex issues during the economic downturn, the County had to work collaboratively and across boundaries and industries – whether historical, physical, political or otherwise – in order to be successful in its efforts to sustain a high quality of life for its residents and businesses. The County placed a call to action for stakeholders interested in creating a vision for the future. This call to action included community meetings, public and business on-line surveys, and public agency collaborations resulting in the creation of a Countywide Vision – a roadmap for the future. Based on the information from meetings and surveys, the County made a significant change to the “State of the County” program to better promote intergovernmental cooperation and enhance citizen and business engagement and awareness. The program now discusses and promotes the goals to create a “complete county,” a county in which those who reside and invest can prosper and achieve well-being. Focusing on economic growth; enhancing the quality of life for residents; job creation; and promoting the County as a prime Southern California place for business; the program presents reportable, measurable outcomes each year.This year’s event specifically focused on business growth and the innovative ideas that are transforming the region.