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The Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council released a rough draft of its strategic plan earlier this week - and then asked the public for feedback.

The last of three public forums was held at Monroe Community College on Thursday night.

The open house focused on the council's draft plan; the draft plan focused on the region's strengths.

"We think it makes sense [for the Cuomo administration] to invest in a winner," says Bob McNary, the regional council's executive director.

Ahead of three public meetings this week, the Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council released the first draft of its strategic plan Monday.

You can read the entirety of the 17-page document after the jump.

Tensions flared over the direction of the Western New York Regional Council during a meeting Monday.

As the body looks to compete with regions across the state for economic development dollars, members of the council voiced concerns about looming deadlines and a loss of focus.