The Next Three Years: Centralina Adopts New Strategic Plan

On Wednesday, April 9^th, the Centralina Executive Board approved the organization’s new strategic plan, which will serve as our blueprint for regional collaboration and local action from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028 (FY26- FY28). 

The last three-year strategic plan (FY23-25) provided Centralina with a strong foundation for organizational growth in response to key regional needs and new federal and state funding opportunities. The plan update was informed by robust internal and external engagement; key themes included expanding local support and capacity building for implementing regional plans, enhancing programs that connect leaders from across the region and prioritizing relationship building.  

Our Goals

The plan includes four goals and a set of strategies to implement each goal. The goals are purposefully broad to allow for flexibility and creativity over time. The strategies provide a framework for action and will guide the development of annual work plans to support implementation. Our new three-year goals are: 

Goal 1: Collaborate to prepare, plan and act on issues that respond to today’s needs and tomorrow’s opportunities. 

Goal 2: Strengthen capacity, efficiency and innovative practice to improve quality of life and enhance economic opportunity. 

Goal 3: Cultivate relationships to advance regional awareness, collaboration and impact.   

Goal 4: Invest in the talent and infrastructure needed to support Centralina as a high-performing, highly desirable place to work.  

Centralina’s FY26-28 strategic plan reflects the aspirations of our talented staff and leaders. As we work across the region, we see the unique opportunities and challenges that our organization can address through active engagement, collaboration and targeted action. Through this plan, we intend for our region to thrive, our communities to prosper and our residents to have a high quality of life.