GOAL
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1. Annual Job Creation and Business Assistance
Help create (10) jobs (saved and/or new jobs) outside of Salmon city limits -Provide assistance (consultation, business planning and idea analysis, workforce training, marketing, etc) to at least (10) Lemhi County businesses/individuals annually-Visit 2 businesses monthly – Board member goes with
-Assist Idaho Dept Labor with Promotion & Development Temporary Job Service
-Apprenticeship Programso Internshipo Carpentryo ITo Electronic Techo Welding
Joint Effort
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| A. LOCAL BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION (BRE) |
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1. Local business resources & information
-Promote Small Business Innovative Research Program (SBIR) whenever possible-Provide property management expertise to the Lemhi County Business Park. -Provide technical business assistance to tenants
Joint Effort
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June 2008 |
2. Local Procurement/Contracting Fair with state and regional agencies, Mev Peterson’s lead
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Future, no date |
3. Partner with Regional Arts Council – 1 Board Member Job
-Create an Arts Coop
-Assist the Arts Community
-Assist in Collaboration.
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Future, no date |
| 4. Business Funding Resources: Identify “local” funding sources/angels, make a list, contact and establish relations
Board Project
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June 2008 |
5. Natural Resource Issues
-Establish stronger ties, improve working relationship, and provide better support & ongoing assistance for local businesses throughout Lemhi County in the Natural Resource Industry (Agriculture, Tourism and Recreation, Timber, Fishing, and Mining)
-Partner with SVS/BLM/USFS to sponsor meetings between resource managers and industry to help arrive at “highest and best value” use for Lemhi County resource areas
-Strengthen partnership with others: IF&G, Fish/Wildlife, DEQ to address challenges Partnership for Innovation and Bio-fuels Project with watershed, provide assistance to Fred Templeton Should be joint effort Partnerships with Nonprofits and Trail Assn. – One Board Job -Support for Natural Resource Business Projects:o Thorium o Mining
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December 2007 Spring 2008 June 2008 |
| 6. Recreation and Tourism Incorporate Tourism/Recreation industry support into BRE efforts by working w/ local Chambers throughout Lemhi County on specific projects -Support Horse Industry
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December 2007 June 2008 |
| 7. Business Development Workshops-Partner with ISBDC, Chambers, SVS, INDC, ICL, and others to provide workshops Need Committee for All Workshops Suggested Workshops
Financial Literacy business Development
Training for Nonprofits-HUB Zone Certification
Customer Service How to Win Government Contracts
Agricultural Business Smart Town Workshop
¨ Board training on Idaho Code for Open Meetings
Administration/Operations
Marketing
Financial Management
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| 8. City of Salmon - Promote new and existing business development
1. Be a partner in the Downtown Development Plan and Comprehensive Planning
2. Identify and facilitate one new main street business for downtown district3. Promote and facilitate cooperative marketing campaigns4. Promote and facilitate the development of Cooperative Enterprises from local businesses Committee Needed-Assist with the development of a downtown WiFi (wireless internet) network. -Is there a need and how can we provide additional cell service to the community-Can we assist in housing programs?
o Create affordable housing
o Housing for critical workers
o Assist first time buyers
§ CFED, IDA [individual development accounts]
o LEED Energy Systems, Energy Star
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9. Biomass Project (Numerous potential job creation opportunities)
-Set up regular planning meetings with Fred, assist with ED research-Find other funding sources for the 20% match: Fred will cover his match-Attend “bio-fuels/biomass/energy” workshops and seminars to gain cutting edge knowledge & latest technologies
Follow through on “Fuels for Schools,” co-gen, solid fuels, and other ag development ideas, and incorporate in the study
Is Fred Chairing Biomass Project Partnership?
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June 2008 |
B. INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
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1. Salmon Valley Business & Innovation Center (SVBIC)
-Market the use of telecommunications –audio/video conference call capabilities—to USFS, BLM, and other state/federal agencies, as well as local businesses
Finalize LCEDC and City Management Contract for SVBIC
-Upgrade Computers & create a tech plan |
January 2008 |
| 2. Kid’s Park … check feasibility of rebuilding the hatchery facility, Stan’s lead
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As needed |
| 3. Lemhi Valley Three Phase Power Needs – provide planning assistance
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As needed |
| 4. Comprehensive Planning for Lemhi and Salmon –assist with Economic Development Section
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As needed |
| 5. KSRA Coverage in the Lemhi Valley – provide “resource contact/lead” assistance |
As needed |
| 6. Leadore Wind Generation Project (Alan Purcell): funding (USDA, Bechtel, Private Investors) and program information |
As needed |
C. BUSINESS RECRUITMENT
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| 1. Continue biz recruitment partnership with RDA’s Regional Coordinating Council (RCC),
Participate in at least two business recruitment trips per year, follow up as needed
-Recruit new business in the Alternative Energy Programs
-Information technology contracting opportunities in Lemhi County
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D. ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT/BUSINESS CREATION
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1. Develop an Entrepreneurial Program through IEDA or RCC
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June 2008
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2. Lost Rivers Co-op Project, partner with Salmon
3. Review Entrepreneurial Effects (EE) materials, develop and implement a plan
4. City of Salmon - Promote and assist with expanding existing and new entrepreneurial efforts
5. Establish revolving loan fund for small business startups in 20061.1.
Take over management of the Headwaters Fund
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June 2008 |
E. ORGANIZATIONAL & BOARD DEVELOPMENT
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Completion Date
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| Marketing & Public Relations |
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| 1. “Community Information Meetings and BAH (Business After Hours)” in Leadore, Gibbonsville, Salmon, & North Fork to update community about RCEDA & LCEDC
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2007
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| 2. Media Coverage and PR -Increase reporting frequency (3X a year: Feb, July, Nov) for ED partners and media
-Participate in any regional and state opportunities to highlight successes
-Increase Board participation in regional/state meetings Regional Media Coverage: Develop regular ED column for the region. Already approved by Jerry Brady
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June 2008 |
| 3. Develop Marketing Materials: Printed, Power Point, and Website
-ISU & EITC Distance Learning Programs
-Salmon Valley Business Innovation Center Facility-Economic Development -Attend annual county fairs to market our programs and services-Advertise telecommunications capability for business communications-Develop a website for both “internal” and “external” marketing efforts Redo Website
-Market Lifestyle
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December 2007 |
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| Develop a technology plan for the Innovation Center and Education Update GEM Action Plans, as needed. Develop GEM Team where there isn’t one Establish a Challis GEM Team Develop a theme for SVBIC
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Current /June 2008 |
| 1. Continue Local, State and Regional Partnership Commitments board Member?
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Current /June 2008 |
| Develop a regional (through RCC) program to recruit VISTA volunteers for economic development projects |
Current /June 2008 |
| 2. Fundraising for Economic Development¨ Develop and implement plan for local match via dinners, letters, visits, etc.
Obtain Board member resources
Need a Fundraising Committee
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Current /June 2008 |
| 5. Sustainability Plan for Economic Development Projects, Education, and Operations -The Grantmanship Center - check out training and grants -Council on Opportunities for Professional Excellence The Foundation Center Mary Kay at the Boise Public Library has a database with ID grants listed
Current / June 2009 Future, no date |
| 6. Assist with development of programs and businesses that create opportunities for young adults and youth to remain in the community. 1. Provide technical training programs at the Learning Center for high school graduates 2. Support Career Day programs for Salmon High School3. Coordinate with the Salmon Alternative School Program and the Sacajawea Center to identify research projects that support other economic development projects Assist YEP with identification and contracting of new employment opportunities -Promote Long Distance Learning program and facility |
June 2008 |
Board Development, Strategic Planning, and Information
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June 2008 |
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1. Board Training & Increased Involvement
-Encourage Board to attend regional/state workshops/training sessions
-Determine ways to encourage local businesses and agencies to become active participants in the ED process Plan local training sessions for the Board (see Education section)President and ED’s job
-Strategic Planning for Joint Boards
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Regional Developments
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January 2008 |
| 1.Administer and support the Corridor Management Plan 2.Assist with the development of the Economy Section of the City of Salmon and Lemhi County Comprehensive Plan Updates and provide policies that support future economic development
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June 2008 |
Technology and Development
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| P Promote technological improvements to keep current with national developments, promote emerging technologies, and support technology enterprises that take advantage of the areas unique assets and make the area a demonstration site for sustainable alternatives. P Support and assist with permitting, funding, and development of the Biofuels Project(s)P Solicit and promote satellite office for technical services from regional corporation(s)P Continue to work with INL for Tech-Transfer opportunities in Salmon Committee Needed-Assist in creating a non-profit cooperative and include other non-profits, businesses and entities that will leverage and sustaining small woody product businesses |
June 2008 |
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