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Regionally Organizing for Smart Economic Development. Moraine Valley Community College. Southwest Suburban Summit on Economic Opportunity ~ Partnering for Economic Strength. Moraine Valley Community College. Dr. Sylvia Jenkins, President Mr. Andy Duren, Executive Vice President.
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Regionally Organizing for Smart Economic Development Moraine Valley Community College
Southwest Suburban Summit on Economic Opportunity ~ Partnering for Economic Strength Moraine Valley Community College
Dr. Sylvia Jenkins, President Mr. Andy Duren, Executive Vice President Moraine Valley Community College
Partners Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Southwest Conference of Mayors Economic Development Council for the Southwest Suburbs Moraine Valley Community College
History & Rationale CMAP & GOTO 2040 Plan (a Smart/Sustainable Growth Plan) Sub-regional strategy- Moraine Valley District Economic Development drives Workforce Moraine Valley Community College
Planning Team & Resources CMAP – regional data & polling technology Mayors – targeted connections & leverage Moraine Valley – space, partners, & reputation Moraine Valley Community College
Summit, November 15 Agenda & Flow – Short & Sweet Success w/ Clickers Invited & Participated – Intended audience mostly represented 2 Panels – Mayors Business/Industry Moraine Valley Community College
Summit, November 15 Facilitated Table Discussions (see handout) Moraine Valley Community College
Evaluations & Feedback Most significant feedback: Do this again- great need for this level of community involvement & problem-solving time & space Strengths: The College Liveable Communities Opportunities: Regional “Business Plan” effort Regional Mobility Moraine Valley Community College
Next Steps Summit 2012 lessons learned Targeted focus group meetings Cook County Hospitals/ Health Care Manufacturing/Industry Retail/ Owner – Operator Transportation – Industry * Will Inform Summit #2 Spring 2013 Moraine Valley Community College
Summit #2 May 8, 2013 Questions? Contact 708-974-5203 jenkins@morainevalley.edu duren@morainevalley.edu Moraine Valley Community College