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Washington County HTC Summer 2011. HTC Overview. MISSION STATEMENT To foster community and economic growth, creating a bright and prosperous future which encourages people to live, serve and work here. HTC Overview. Our Team: Beth Armstrong Jackie Arnold David Beck Steve Hunt
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HTC Overview MISSION STATEMENT To foster community and economic growth, creating a bright and prosperous future which encourages people to live, serve and work here
HTC Overview Our Team: • Beth Armstrong • Jackie Arnold • David Beck • Steve Hunt • Judy Johnson • Marji Morris • Tom Fihe Early Accomplishments • Revolving Loan Program • Political Leader training • ESI (Entrepreneurship Investigation Camp) • KEYS (Keep Encouraging Youth to Succeed)
HTC 2011 Summer Internship • Looking for a win/win that would have impact • Actively sought funding partners • Started with general goals • Goals were a moving target, until we had our funding
Outcomes • Three PSAs • TOW video • Washington County Community Foundation video • Community Assets video • Hot Spots map • DVD label/cover
PSAs • Becks Mill • Delaney Park • The Depot
HTC Summer Internship 2012 • Two Funding partners • Two FT interns • Projects: • Follow-up to the 5% video • Washington County Community Foundation video • Economic development video
What We Learned • Partnerships are key • Identify your community • Hire the right interns • Stay focused • Celebrate success • Transparency • Provide regular updates to stakeholders • Let creative minds create • Adapt
What We Would Do Differently • Prepare for the challenges of technology and allow time for things to go wrong • Understand that what appears to be a minor change can take hours • Be prepared for when interns leave