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ABOUT SPIRIT
OF SUCCESS
"Changing the course, rekindling the
momentum, making this a community preparing
for the future, is more than any one of
us alone can do, " stated R. A. Edwards,
First National Bank president and CEO. "But
together - united in spirit and effort -
we can accomplish amazing results."
In November 2002, the Spirit of Success...Job
Creation for Prosperity program began, created
by the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of
Commerce with the insight of numerous area
business leaders. A capital campaign was
completed, grounded on the strong support
of organizations and individuals both within
the area and across Kansas.
The Economic
Development Department
Dana Regehr
Director, Economic Development
Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce |
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Dave Kerr
President,
Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber
of Commerce
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The focus of this economic development program
is to retain and attract jobs and investments
in a diversified local economy consistent
with community economic development priorities.
These critical objectives will be accomplished
by aggressively and proactively targeting
key high wage businesses and working with
public and private partners to get businesses
here, and keep them here. Both public and
private sector funds support the program.
Success will be measured by an increase in
prospects, new companies, capital investment
and jobs created.
Goals of the Five-Year Plan (2003-2007)
| Primary Jobs Created / Retained |
2,000 |
| Annual Earnings Generated |
$50,000,000 |
| Capital Investment |
$120,000,000 |
These goals will be realized
through development of the following economic
development strategies:
I. EXISTING BUSINESS RETENTION
AND EXPANSION
II. NEW BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY RECRUITMENT
III. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
IV. COMMUNICATIONS AND INVESTOR RELATIONS |
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