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Southwest REAP Work Plan

Vision Statement
Southwest Rural Economic Area Partnership is a prominent resource in bold and creative partnerships that improve the region’s economy.

Mission Statement
The mission of Southwest Rural Economic Area Partnership is to utilize the U.S.D.A. REAP designation to alleviate out-migration, to increase job and business opportunities, and to encourage partnerships for economic development.

Goals and Objectives

  1. Utilize the REAP designation to alleviate out-migration
    1. Extend USDA REAP zone classification beyond 2005
    2. Maintain SW REAP Board with active representation from each county in the zone and the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation
    3. Create partnerships with five other national REAP Zones
    4. Be an active member of the REAP Investment Board
    5. Be an active member of the Champion REAP Alliance
    6. Maintain USDA REAP Zone classification
    7. Maintain organizational structure to support regional development
  2. Increase job and business opportunities
    1. Identify and support deficiencies and opportunities in current economy
    2. Support and encourage entrepreneurship and quality of life
  3. Encourage and participate in partnerships for economic development that alleviate out-migration
    1. Support Southwest Developers Group
    2. Support strategic planning in the region
    3. Support regionally focused project

2004-2005 SW REAP Work Plan (PDF)