This document provides an introduction to a presentation on economic development strategic planning. It discusses what strategic planning is, why organizations do it, and an overview of the strategic planning process. The process involves assessing the current economic situation, developing a shared community vision and goals, identifying projects and strategies to implement, and ongoing monitoring and adjustment of the plan. Common challenges that can arise include a lack of community buy-in, poor stakeholder relationships, and not having adequate leadership or resources to follow through on implementation.