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The Stronger Economies Together (SET) Initiative: An Introduction

The Stronger Economies Together (SET) Initiative: An Introduction. Module One. The Challenge in Rural America.

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The Stronger Economies Together (SET) Initiative: An Introduction

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  1. The Stronger Economies Together (SET) Initiative: An Introduction Module One

  2. The Challenge in Rural America “I have reached the conclusion that we must overhaul our approach to economic development in rural America. The framework of the new effort recognizes that the rural economy of tomorrow will be a regional economy. No one community will prosper in isolation.” Tom Vilsack U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

  3. The Response: SET

  4. Purpose of SET Help rural communities/counties to work together as a regional team in developing and implementing an economic development blueprint that builds on the current and emerging economic strengths of their region.

  5. Partnerships: Key to the Success of SET National Design and Training Team National Other State Agencies & Organizations University of Cincinnati External Evaluation Team State Partner Team & State Training Delivery Team Local

  6. Two Key SET Groups in Your State

  7. States Currently Part of SET 26 States

  8. What SET Provides Regional Teams Data & Analysis Technical Assistance Peer-to-Peer Networking Training

  9. SET Core Training Modules

  10. Regional Approach: Key Benefits Promotes the three Cs: • Conversation • Connection • Capacity Source: Council on Competitiveness (2010)

  11. Sounds Great. What’s Expected? Establish a regional team that is committed to: • Taking an active part in the entire SET training • Getting a diversity of people and organizations across the region to provide input on the regional plan • Working to produce and implement a high quality regional economic development plan

  12. Producing a High Quality Plan: The Essential Components

  13. Interested? Next Steps • Get a copy of the SET application • Invite people from contiguous counties (and their communities) to review the application • If interested, form a regional team • Complete and submit the application

  14. Final Thoughts • Anything need clarification? • Other questions about SET? • SET contact persons: • Extension Service: • State USDA RD:

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