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Stronger Economies Together (SET) Strategies for Building New Economic Opportunities SET V State Application Preview December 5, 2014 1 Welcome • Introduction of National SET Coordinators • Other key partners working on the SET initiative (RRDCs, Curriculum Design Team) 2 SET in Virginia Northern Neck Virginia’s Growth Alliance SET: First Four Phases 4 Purpose of SET Help rural communities/counties work together as a regional team in developing and implementing A High Quality Regional Economic Development Plan that builds on the current and emerging economic strengths of their region. 5 What SET Provides Regional Teams Coaching 120 hours of onsite coaching Hands on stepby-step process for building or enhancing regional plans Data & Analysis Technical Assistance Detailed demographic & socio-economic information Coaching implementation of the plan Monthly calls with State Resource Team Members Access to individuals with special expertise Webinars on relevant topics Data and analysis on current and emerging clusters More in-depth cluster analysis Peer-to-Peer Networking Multi-state meetings 6 Launching SET through Civic Engagement New Streamlined Process Asset Mapping Tailored Modules Goals, Strategies, Action Plans Measurement TX-Lower Rio Grande Valley Implementation 7 Roles and Responsibilities • Get the Word Out (Regional Application Phase): 2 months • Guide Planning: 6 to 7 months • Launch the Team (Implementation): 6 to 7 months 8 Kicking Off the Process January 31 State applications due February 20 States announced March 2 States solicit applications from regions April 10 Regional applications due to SRT June 1 SRT makes recommendations to National SET Coordinating Team Early July Decisions announced Mid-July Train-the-coaches workshop 9 Outreach to Regions • Groups to target • Understanding the rural definition 10 Funding for SET • Funding level: $26,400 per region • To be used to support Extension educators who will play a key role in the SET planning process • How funds may be used: Partial salary support plus fringes Travel expenses to coach SET sessions Supplies/duplication expenses Long distance telephone expenses 11 Your Turn: Question and Answers 12 Who to Contact? Suzette Agans USDA Rural Development 202-401-1922 [email protected] Rachel Welborn Southern Rural Development Center 662-325-5885 [email protected] Bo Beaulieu Purdue Center for Regional Development 765-494-7273 [email protected] http://srdc.msstate.edu/set/ 13