The Tri-State Development Summit has established 10 Task Forces since it was created in 1996. Task Force committees have been the driving force behind a number of accomplishments in the tri-state region, including:
- Achieving the development of over 1,500 miles of regional highway priorities.
- Creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to network and grow their businesses.
- Promoting regional tourist attractions through collaborative marketing pieces.
- Starting a Workforce Development Consortium that works with the private sector to offer training needed to strengthen the economy of the entire region.
The 10 Summit Task Forces and the years they were established are:
Agriculture (2000)
Connectivity (2007)
Emergency Response (2007)
Entrepreneurship (2007)
Housing (2005)
Media (2001)
Rivers Issues (1997)
Tourism (1997)
Transportation (1997)
Workforce Development (1997)