JCGDA Advisory Committee releases Initial Report and Call to Action

At the Legislative Reception on December 3rd, the Advisory Committee of the Jefferson County Growth and Development Association issued their initial report and call to action entitled "Creating a Vision, One Plan One Voice: creating the future of Jefferson County."  The committee conducted a county wide survey of all the local Chamber of Commerce Chapters.    

The survey results generated the following call to action which can move forward into a county vision and a comprehensive plan:

Communication

• Develop communication portal through use of technology and focus groups

Infrastructure Projects

• Support programs that fund important infrastructure projects and remove barriers to implementation.

Business Development

• Promote expansion of existing businesses while rekindling the entrepreneurial spirit through access to investment and information.

Workforce Development

• Support business growth and diversity by anticipating and meeting workforce needs

Suggested next steps include embarking on an official county wide Strategic Plan process,  presenting planning outcomes across the county, developing a business training program to grow the existing of small businesses, and developing a county wide legislative package.  

A full version of the report can be viewed at the Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Rd, 63010.  Visit www.jcgda.org for more information about the Jefferson County Growth and Development Association.