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Douglas County seeks to create a vibrant community that matches its stunning scenery, aiming to be recognized by 2022 as one of the best places to live, work, and play. Our goals focus on enhancing education, innovation, outdoor recreation, and preserving historic downtowns. Empowered by passionate leaders and a dedicated project champion role, we will drive forward strategic initiatives while forging invaluable public-private partnerships to ensure the county’s economic vitality. Together, we can build a promising future for all residents and visitors.
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Douglas County Economic Vitality Champion Structure
Douglas County Economic VitalityVision & Goals • Our vision, To Create A Community to Match the Scenery, is inspired by our greatest asset • Douglas County’s goal is to be recognized by 2022 as One of the Best Communities to Live, Work and Play • We will achieve this goal focusing our leadership and resource commitment toward • Education & Innovation • Outdoor Recreation & Lifestyle • Historic & Distinctive Downtowns
Champions • Triple P • Private sector, passionate, people • Well respected • Influential • Something at stake • Resources or connections to resources
Project Champion Role • Project Architect • Select Project Team – approx 4-6 members + staff member • Set Project Goal & Objectives that are far-reaching, yet achievable, utilizing • their professional and personal experience • Secure project future • Keep the torch lit through political and organizational changes • Constant advocate in support of economic vitality effort in public, private, media, others • Manage project team • Monitor actions to timeline in partnership with County staff designee • Proactively communicate with team members on deliverables • Liaison between public / private partners, resource providers and funders • Appropriately involve stakeholders & community members
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Douglas County Staff Role • LEADERSHIP: Identify and improve upon policies and procedures to achieve priority project objectives • PARTNERSHIP: Develops Public/Private Partnerships • FACILITATOR: Works proactively in collaboration with other community and economic development entities to achieve the County’s economic vitality goals • COMMUNICATION: Coordinates priority project interactions within County • LEVERAGED RESOURCES: Identifies grant funds and seeks opportunities to leverage other resources