The steering committee tasked with drafting a strategic economic development plan met for the final time and signed-off on the plan to be presented to the City Council in November.
The committee worked hard to the end - they identified and agreed on adding a couple of new objectives to the 64 already contained in the plan and had considerable discussion on the performance metrics that will serve in part to measure plan success over the next several years. Ten key measurements - including financial, general, and educational - will be monitored.
As importantly, a great discussion ensued on the importance of community self-reliance - all agreed that our success will come from within through strategic partnerships that are forged.
Our community is greatly indebted to the members of the steering committee who gave of their time and talents to serve Bristol. Thank you steering committee members - we couldn't have done it without you.
