I. Overview: This visioning process will help communities establish consensus on long range project goals. It is designed to involve a large representative sample of individuals.

1) Place the community in the larger economic context.
2) Develop consensus on the ideal type community.
3) Determine high priority projects.

1) Community demographic trends and projections including: population growth, income patterns, ethnic mix and family
2) Economic trends and projections for major industries and market

1) Identification of key community organizations.
2) Contact and involvement of key organizations & representatives.
3) Media contact & event publicity.
4) Train event facilitators.

Program Event: Facilitated by consultant & local leaders

1) Individualized workbook applications
2) Lecture & discussion
3) Facilitated small group policy discussion and reporting, needs 8 hours

Post Program Project Follow Up: Developed with client

1) Develop customized plan to support project affinity groups.
2) Establish work plan to focus project ideas
3) Conduct project affinity group training or train local facilitators.

III. Program Event Outline: Initial Priority Setting

1) Personal Attitudes Includes exercise for personal and organizational agendas.
2) National & Local Community Trends Provides baseline data on community vs. state & national trends.
3) Community Rating Allows individuals and groups to assess community conditions.
4) Ideal Community Discussion Provides opportunity for individuals and small groups.
5) Priority Project Selections Identifies high priority projects of whole group

1) Priority Setting Report Guidance
2) Media tracking

1) Train Trainers in Group Problem Solving
2) Current Activity Reporting & Project Selection

III. Project Tracking