Initiatives
Three-Star Program Qualifications
A prerequisite in attaining any level of certification in the Three-Star Program is the attainment
of a set of basic criteria that serve as the foundation of the entire program. The most important
of these components being the creation, updating and tracking of a Five-Year Asset-Based
Strategic Economic Development Plan:
1. Five-Year Asset-Based Strategic Economic Development Plan- The plan must be developed
with community input and updated annually. Must include goals, plan to accomplish goals and
projected timeline in achieving goals. This strategic economic development plan must address
Existing Industry; Manufacturing Recruitment; Workforce Development; Retail/Service;
Tourism; Agriculture; Infrastructure and Education. Upon completion of the strategic plan, it
must be presented to and its format approved by the Department of Economic and Community
Development-Community Development Division. Once approved, the Local Legislative Body
must adopt the strategic plan through resolution. This process will take place annually in order
to allow review for accomplishments and to insure input for future goals and initiatives.
2. Joint Economic and Community Development Board as per Public Chapter 1101
3. Resolution by Local Legislative Body adopting Strategic Economic Development Plan.
4. Resolution by Local Legislative Body to participate in the Three-Star Program (designate
contact). This resolution is not required annually but must be submitted if changes are made regarding the program contact person or organization.
5. Resolution by Local Legislative Body confirming compliance with and an implementation
plan for Federal Title VI Regulations. This resolution is required annually.
6. Active Economic Development Organization(s) - Must be a local or regional effort with a
sustained funding source. If more than one economic development organization serves a community,
a work plan clearly identifying areas of responsibility for each organization must be
developed and adopted by the respective governing boards of each organization. These include
the JECDB, industrial development organizations, tourism development organizations, etc. This
information is not required annually unless new economic development organizations have been
established in your community.