Burke-Divide: Strategic Plan

Goal #1

• A minimum of four agricultural plants by the year 2005, and ten advanced technology manufacturers or service based industries that each employ three or more people by the year 2005.
• Conduct a scan of the agricultural commodities, and advanced technology manufacturer and service based industries which could be developed within the Burke-Divide area.
• Budget, appropriate and secure funds for organizational assistance to develop or recruit these processors.
• Support or develop the infrastructure needed for processing or manufacturing.
• Work closely with equivalent Canadian organizations to secure necessary raw products, capital investments and marketing assistance.

Goal #2

• Population growth to 20,000+ in the 2 counties within 10 years, and a combines school K-12 population of 1500+.
• Provide highest quality education, health care, public safety, strong sense of community.
• Create an entrepreneur recruitment program.
• Participate in Project Back Home to recruit former residents.
• Target young families.
• Develop a subcommittee to address the maintenance of our quality of education, public safety, and health care in light of such a huge increase in population.

Goal #3

• International zone encompassing trade, health care, county and other governmental and industry regulations by the year 2003.
• Subcommittee of Burke-Divide to work to create coordinated effort in the geographic area.

Goal #4

• Average household income exceeds the U.S. average by 2008.
• Establish targets in our recruitment and development that fully support income levels.