Dec 5, 2024. A New Path for Brown County. A Hypothesis for a Modern Plan for growth and Economic Development in Brown County, Indiana, By Chris Schneider – December 5th, 2024
Dec 28, 2016. What are best bets for future of local economy _ Brown County Democrat
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- Best Bets per the data:
- Housing
- Recreation
- Wholesale
- Production
- Retail
- The Hometown Collaboration Initiative (HCI) is intended to “engage a diverse mix of local people who are willing to explore new ways to strengthen their community” under the theme of leadership, economy or placemaking, and then undertake a “capstone project” in one of those areas.
- When communities apply for grants, more points will be awarded to those that have completed such programs, Biddle said. Terrell said the HCI process could get more residents involved and invested in their community’s future.
- “I’ve been coming to this community for years, and you have phenomenal potential,” he
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- Best Bets per the data:
2017. Brown County Leader Network. The county, through the RDC, applied for the 10K Hometown Collaborative Initiative (HCI) Grant and was selected. The state kicked in 5K and the county 5K. The unanimous selection for the Capstone Project was “Leadership.” We initially started to develop a project on “local foods” but quickly learned that we did not have the capability to undertake the project. We then shifted to creating a Leadership Network that include proven methods and tools that can be applied in support of any project.
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- Overview of the Concept
- Covid led to a pause …
- The BCLN supports projects in any area, including: “Placemaking, Leadership, and Economy.”
2025 – Opportunities to leverage the Brown County Leader Network (BCLN) in support of a variety of initiatives – Comprehensive Planning, Housing, Economic Strategic Planning (A New Path), Financial Management and Budgeting ….
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- To Do: Re-establish a Core Team and initiate new projects.
- Budget: Approximately 8k.
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