STRATEGIC PLAN

The North Santiam Canyon Strategic Plan guides our economic and community development efforts. This plan was developed through the input of a diverse cross-section of Canyon residents, business owners and civic leaders. As the plan is set to expire in 2010, the NSCEDC has already begun to lay the groundwork for the next strategic plan update.

Below is a summary of action items from the plan.

Economic Development

E1 - Develop a Canyon-wide tourism marketing plan

E2 - Develop integrated Canyon “brand” and marketing ads

E3 - Install “gateway” entrance sculptures

E4 - Support the GMCLAT (Gates-Mill City Leadership Action Team) signage project

E5 - Develop and sustain a local micro-enterprise training program

E6 - Create a Canyon website

E7 - Develop and promote a “Shop Locally” campaign

E8 - Prepare a commercial and industrial market assessment plan

E9 - Offer technical support for downtown revitalization initiatives

E10 - Establish a computer training – telecommuting center

E11 - Sponsor a small-business forum

E12 - Develop a seasonal marketplace for home-based businesses

E13 - Offer a loan program for storefront renovations

Transportation

T1 - Complete the Santiam River Trail System

T2 - Enhance CARTS public transportation services throughout the Canyon

Infrastructure

I1 - Create a local recycling facility

I2 - Complete a telecommunications needs assessment and action plan

I3 - Prepare a “brownfield” redevelopment plan

I4 - Conduct regularly scheduled Canyon mayor meetings to share information
and emphasize the linkage between local infrastructure projects

I5 - Support community center development within each of the Canyon cities

I6 - Support physical infrastructure improvements in the Canyon cities