Legacy targets are transitioning sectors with historical influence and "next generation" potential:
Advanced Manufacturing; and Agriculture and Food Systems.
Leading targets are mature sectors with strong opportunities for growth: Health Care; and Life Sciences.
Emerging targets are sectors with the potential to create further economic opportunities: Design and Technology (technology and software; design and communications; direct-to-consumer and specialty retail).
In addition, Travel and Experience was identified as an opportunity area, rather than a formal target.
Link to Full Article: http://host.madison.com/wsj/business/thrive-identifies-target-clusters-for-growth-opportunities/article_d8704d40-2a94-11e1-877c-001871e3ce6c.html
Blogger's Note: See how these compare with the target sectors the City identified in its 2008 Strategic Business Development Plan: http://www.cityofsunprairie.com/admin/images/3df9393303.pdf
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