Transcript Stronger Economies Together (SET) Strategies for Building New Economic Opportunities SET V Applications.

Stronger Economies Together (SET)
Strategies for Building New Economic Opportunities
SET V Applications
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Welcome and Introductions
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Support Structure for SET
SET Regions
State Resource Team
SET National Team
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SET: First Four Phases & SET V
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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.
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What SET Provides Regional Teams
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
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New Streamlined
Process
Implementing
Success
Defining Assets
and Barriers
Examining
Economic Data
Establishing the
Plan
Exploring InDepth Regional
Advantages &
Opportunities
Launching
SET through
Civic
Engagement
TX-Lower Rio Grande Valley
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Timeline
• May 7, Regional Applications Due
• Late June, Regions Announced
• Planning Phase: 6-7 months
• Implementation Phase: 6-7 months
Understanding the Rural Definition
51% or more of the region's
population is classified as rural
OR
75% of the region's land area is
located in rural areas of that
region.
http://srdc.msstate.edu/set/definitionrural.html
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The Site Visit
Purposes:
• Ensure that regions understand SET
• Select sites that are most likely to
benefit
• Clarify expectations for the regions
• Help coaches prepare for working
with the regions
Your Turn:
Question and Answers
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Who to Contact?
Insert Your Team Contact Info
http://srdc.msstate.edu/set/
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