Economic Impact COED operates as Cherokee County's lead organization for business and film recruitment and for industry retention and expansion, signaling strong potential as a partner to support local investment projects, workforce development initiatives, and public-private economic programs.

Innovation Economy Cherokee County is identified by TAG as part of an Innovation Economy that outperforms the national average, suggesting opportunities to align with innovative tech-driven firms, startups, and projects seeking regional support, incentives, and commercialization pathways.

Education Partnerships Active collaboration with Cherokee County School Districts and local schools (including AVTF programs and student film festival participation) indicates readiness for education-aligned partnerships, internships, and student talent pipelines for local employers.

Career & Talent Upcoming and recent initiatives such as the Career Expo, startup programs, and Be Pro Be Proud trades outreach show a focus on workforce development, presenting opportunities to offer training services, skilled trades recruitment, and STEM/TV/film industry workforce solutions to employers.

Public-Private Collaboration Active partnerships with chambers of commerce, local utilities, and incubator programs (LaunchPad Bootcamp, Black Business Roundtable, Startup Cherokee) create multiple engagement channels for co-marketing, sponsorship, and joint venture opportunities with firms seeking local support networks.