Willow Creek Valley Economic Development Group
2006 Goals
1. Job Creation
Task
a. Support the sale of the South Morrow Industrial site by forming a 501 ( c ) (3)
non-profit to funnel $500,000o into job training programs.
Action
1. Make application to IRS
2. Negotiate with owners to recruit additional businesses to site
Task
b. Partner with owners to recruit additional businesses to site
Action
1. Identify contact person to establish line of communication
2. Refer all leads that we receive through websites and individual contacts.
2. Business Retention
Task
a. Improve the viability and salability of existing businesses in the Willow Creek
Valley
Action
1. Offer a full array of consulting financing, training and support for
businesses and lure potential business purchasers of existing business.
Task
b. Market the livability of the Willow Creek Valley to attract a larger population
to increase businesses.
Action
1. Develop and market materials for handouts for Cycle Oregon, Deer & Elk
Hunting Season, and OHV Park.
3. Communication
Task
a. Continue strong communication with all entities
Action
1. Attend Port of Morrow, Morrow County Court, Heppner Chamber, ICABO.
2. Share minutes and with city, and agencies such as SBDC,GEODC, OECDD
and other related state agencies.
Task
b. Continue active web for communication vehicle
Action
1. Update website
2. Submit monthly news articles to local area newspapers
4. Membership
Task
a. Conduct a membership campaign.
Action
1. Recruit members through membership drive and during annual meeting
Task
b. Keep in contact with members
Action
1. Continue a constant record of contact with members through email,
meetings, and personal contact.
5. Staffing
Task
a. Create a paid staff position that receives a modest stipend to comply with
regulations of a 501 ( c ) (3) non-profit.
Action
1. Find funding from various Tippage fees for administrative work.