Showing posts with label Three-Star Program. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Three-Star Program. Show all posts
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Strategic Plan: Part II - Economic Development
In follow-up to last week's post regarding Robertson County's Strategic Plan, here is the 'Economic Development' portion of the plan.
I am in the process of securing the updates and suggestions generated out of Monday's meeting, and I hope to share those as they come in. With that said, there were not any significant changes to these goals.
I am in the process of securing the updates and suggestions generated out of Monday's meeting, and I hope to share those as they come in. With that said, there were not any significant changes to these goals.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | GOAL: Maintain a strong local economy and position Robertson County for continued economic development by encouraging the expansion of existing business and industry and attracting diverse new enterprises. | ||||
ACTIONS: | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | Responsibility |
Complete assessment of target industries for future recruitment. | X | Chamber Economic Development Director, Robertson | |||
Development of new industrial park along I-24 Corridor | X | X | Chamber Economic Development Director, Robertson | ||
Expand marketing of | X | X | Chamber Economic Development Director, Tourism Adviosry Council, Local Governments | ||
Develop county-wide “signature” event. | X | X | Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Advisory Council, Local Governments | ||
Develop a meeting or conference center. | X | Chamber Economic Development Director, RCIDTB, JECDB, Chamber of Commerce | |||
Expand Retire Robertson program to recruit retirees to | X | X | X | X | Chamber of Commerce, Retire Robertson Committee |
Develop an Industry Appreciation event. | X | Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Economic Development Director | |||
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Strategic Plan: Part 1 - 2010-11 Goals
The RCC will be discussing this on Monday at a meeting at the Robertson County of Chamber.
This vision, this plan…this was something that continued to come up over and over again by folks last summer on the trail.
“Where is the County going?” // “What goals do we have?” // “What goals do you have?” // It seems like the County is floundering, now what do we do?” – These, and countless other questions as I knocked on doors - were posed to me. Speaking with other commissioners and other candidates, these questions were frequent and from vast amounts of folks. Folks just like you. Anyone and everyone asked, and asked frequently.
Well, here it is. Here is the answers to the questions.
Part of what drew me to the Robertson County Chamber of Commerce when I first came here to Springfield and Robertson County was the fact that it as a group and the folks that comprised the Chamber – were one of the only vibrant groups that worked towards goals and had a vision for this County.
Well, here is a challenge to each of you, and any others. I am going to go through the aspects of the ‘Strategic Plan’ and I am going to ask for feedback. I know that some folks may not feel comfortable expressing things in a public forum, so any way to get back with me is encouraged. Reason I ask, it is your County.
First, here are the 2010-11 goals.
2010-11 Goals with Action Steps:
Improved transportation infrastructure in Robertson County.
- Establish transportation committee through Robertson County Chamber.
- Pursue county-wide membership in MPO
- Begin development of plan for a 4-lane connector from I65 to I24 through Springfield.
- Continue support of exit for TN/KY industrial park off of I65
Develop comprehensive growth, land use and transportation plan for Robertson County
- Continue meetings of Quality Growth Advisory Committee.
- Map out steps for growth plan development.
- Educate stakeholders on importance of growth plan.
- Obtain funding to cover costs of developing growth plan..
- Preserve farm land and support agribusiness.
Cooperation between all three water districts in Robertson County on a future county wide water plan.
- Officially form advisory council with representatives from all three water districts.
- Have advisory council develop a strategic plan fr improving connectivity and providing adequate water supply for future growth.
Improved relationships with, involvement of, and support with existing industry.
- Develop updated existing industry guide.
- Meetings with each existing industry to evaluate needs and future plans
- Begin work to development an “industry appreciation” event.
- Fully implement LIFE program at Springfield HS’s CTE Center and grow involvement of local industry.
Develop marketing plan for attracting new business & industry targeting higher wage jobs.
- Design and develop marketing collateral for recruitment of new business and industry.
- Redesign economic development web site and update online inventory of available land and buildings.
- Begin process to identify target industries for future recruitment.
- Continue work to develop Industrial Park on I24 corridor.
Develop and market Robertson County’s tourism assets.
- Complete tourism asset inventory
- Develop Tourism Advisory Council with existing businesses and venues which have an interest in increasing visitors to Robertson County.
- Leverage the upcoming roll-out of the “Ring Of Fire Trail” by state tourism department to increase marketing of Robertson County tourism venues.
- Begin work on developing a county-wide signature event .
- Explore options for the development of a large event space.
Develop Beautification/Recycle program for all of Robertson County.
- Increase beautification and anti-litter efforts.
- Develop committee and identity
- Increase access to recycling county-wide.
- Develop anti-graffiti program with citizen and business involvement.
Launch Education Initiative to promote business and school partnerships
- Create strategy to improve public perception of Robertson County schools.
- Continue to survey businesses, industry, teachers and parents to measure satisfaction with education
- Distribute funding for Renaissance program at all five high schools and mini grant program for teachers
- Begin work on a jobs/internship clearinghouse for high school and college students.
- Secure sustainable funding for the Robertson Education Initiative for the 2011-12 school year.
- Expand Arts Council involvement in public schools.
Increase interest in Robertson County as Retire TN Community
- Develop a “discovery tour” for Robertson County to market at Live South trade shows and through website.
- Improve process of receiving and working leads provided by Retire TN program.
- Begin study of feasibility of new retiree communities in Robertson County.
The Week of March 21st
It appears to be a very busy Monday evening. Numerous committee meetings, and there are several that I would like to attend.
Not only are there numerous meetings listed, I would also note that the commissioners have been invited to the Robertson County Chamber of Commerce for a presentation on our “Three Star Strategic Plan.” Here is the note that we received from Executive Director Margot Fosnes:
The Robertson County Chamber of Commerce serves as the lead organization in certifying Robertson County each year as a Three Star Community for the TN Dept of Economic & Community Development. A large part of this process is creating and updating a Five Year Strategic Plan for the county. We are asking all of our county commissioners and city mayors to attend a meeting to review and update the priorities in our plan on Monday, March 21 before the regular county commission meeting.
I plan on attending this update.
MEETINGS SCHEDULED WEEK OF:
March 21 - 25, 2011
Date & Committee/Board Time Location
Monday - March 21
EMS 6:00 P.M. Juvenile Courtroom
Ethics 6:30 P.M. Juvenile Courtroom
Nominating 6:30 P.M. Juvenile Courtroom
County Commission 7:00 P.M. Juvenile Courtroom
Tuesday - March 22
Open
Wednesday - March 23
Open
Thursday - March 24
Appeals Board 6:00 P.M. County Office Building
Highway Commission 7:00 P.M. Highway Offices
Friday - March 25
Open
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