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Stronger Economies Together

This comprehensive guide outlines the structure and responsibilities of the Stronger Economies Together (SET) program, designed to help rural counties collaborate on developing high-quality regional economic development plans. Learn about the SET team structure, roles of participants, civic forum importance, and more. Discover how SET coaches and planning teams work together to drive regional economic growth. Empower your region to thrive economically by leveraging current strengths and engaging with stakeholders effectively.

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Stronger Economies Together

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  1. Stronger Economies Together Getting Off to a Great Start

  2. Welcome and Introductions

  3. Support Structure for SET SET Regions State Resource Team SET National Team

  4. SET: Participation Over Time

  5. Purpose of SET Help rural counties work together as a regional team in developing and implementing A High Quality Regional Economic Development Plan that builds on the current and emerging economic strengths of their region.

  6. Coordinating the SET Work

  7. Possible SET Regional Team Structure SET Coaches

  8. Regional Planning Team Responsibilities 9

  9. Participants in the Planning Team

  10. Core Team Responsibilities Works with the Coaches to help keep SET effort on track by: • Coordinating meeting logistics • Identifying local & external assets/resources • Spearheading communication with team members and county stakeholders • Gathering insights/feedback from key stakeholders • Recruiting new team members • Preparing updates and summaries

  11. Regional SET Coaches’ Responsibilities Guides the overall SET process by: Fostering an Inclusive Environment Advocating for Strong Communication Facilitating the Planning Process Asking Questions to Guide the Team During the Planning Process Promoting Regional Input, Feedback & Engagement Guiding the Team in Developing a High Quality Plan 19

  12. Region’s Residents’ and Counties’ Roles • Take and active part in the Civic Forum • Provide input on the issues and opportunities in the region • Offer feedback on drafts of the high quality plan • Volunteer to be actively involved in the major initiatives of the regional SET plan. • Serve as a source of new SET Regional Team membership

  13. Civic Forum: Why It Matters

  14. Finding the Sweet Spot

  15. Finding the Dialogue Sweet Spot

  16. Who to Invite

  17. How to Invite • Specific individuals to invite • Getting the word out to a broader audience • Using media and social media One Size DOES NOT Fit All

  18. Getting Ready Where? When? How?

  19. Next Steps • Prepare for the Civic Forum • Review the meeting schedule • Other steps?

  20. Who to Contact? Insert Your Team Contact Info http://srdc.msstate.edu/set/

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