Helping regions build cluster strategies
The Center for Cluster Development helps economic development practitioners understand, prioritize, and implement industry cluster strategies that support stronger businesses, innovation, and employment outcomes.
About clusters
Why clusters matter?
Clusters connect local businesses, suppliers, workforce, and institutions in related sectors. This coordinated approach has been shown to support stronger innovation outcomes and more resilient economic growth.
Identify strategic sectors
Helps regions understand which sectors drive local competitiveness and where targeted support can deliver measurable results.
Focus resources effectively
Aligns public, nonprofit, and private efforts around shared priorities rather than spreading limited resources across unrelated initiatives.
Strengthen local outcomes
Supports stronger business growth, talent development, innovation activity, and regional resilience through coordinated action.
Fourth in a series of six sessions on cluster identification and prioritization. Content produced by Excel Regional Solutions for the […]
Third in a series of six sessions on cluster identification and prioritization. Content produced by Excel Regional Solutions for the […]
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Resources Coming Fall 2026
The deadline for full consideration is March 26. After this date, any remaining training spaces and additional assistance will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.