Central Council's Business and Economic Development Department in partnership with Self-Governance Department and ActionStrategy provide two-day strategic planning work sessions for Southeast Alaska communities - Strategic Planning for Communities.  Participating organizations will have the opportunity to establish or refine their individual strategic plans as well as the community's economic development priorities, then partner with Tribal, state and federal resources to implement these priorities.  These plans will be published in a comprehensive report and utilized in grant applications for your organization and community.  The report is known as the Southeast Alaska Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).

A professional facilitator is made available to help accomplish goals within the allotted time period. Additionally, a free subscription to ActionStrategy, an online project management tool, is granted to all participating organizations, courtesy of the Central Council and ActionStrategy.

BENEFITS

• Create a shared vision of the community's future
• Build upon your previous planning efforts and collaborate with community members to develop priorities for the community
• Improve partnerships with funding sources to implement your top priorities
• Receive training on best practices associated with strategic planning, team building and project management
• Learn methods for calling and recording community meetings and efficiently determining the community's priorities
• Learn methods for resolving conflict  
• Improve accountability with councils and staff

NEXT STEPS

• Identify a local coordinator(Kim Getgood) to work with CCTHITA Business and Economic Development coordinator(Steve Wade, Economic Development Specialist)
• Send invitations to potential Planning Committee members including:
• City Council & Staff
• Tribal Council & Staff
• Business Leaders
• Transportation and Housing Planners
• Education & Healthcare Representatives
• Nonprofit Service Groups

CONTACTS

To schedule a session or for additional information, please contact Laird Jones, Economic Development Coordinator, at ljones(at)ccthita.org or at 1-907-463-7177.