Strengthening Our Local Economy: A 12 Month Focus on Economic Prosperity

QUESTION:

“How Can We Build A More Prosperous Local Economy for the Taylor and Snowflake Communities within the next 12 Months?”

Welcome to "Key Resources"!

Our purpose is to  provide residents of our communities and others interested in the well-being of our local economy a 24/7 online platform to answer the above question.  This blog complements the dedicated efforts of others who have invested considerable time, energy, and in some cases financial means to improving our ailing local economy.  Furthermore, it encourages others who have been on the sidelines to take an active part by voicing their constructive ideas/opinions and applying their talents, abilities and influence to building a more resilient economy.

Most of what we accomplish in life is determined by our attitudes.  Henry Ford made this simple but pointed observation, "Whether you think you can or can't, you're right!"  This basic truth has far reaching consequences in our individual and community lives.  It either opens the door of opportunity to what is possible for us to accomplish or forever locks that door with the chains of doubt, fear and the limiting mentality of "impossible".  All things being equal, the “I Can” attitude will make a positive difference every time.

It seems reasonable to begin answering the above question by reviewing what we have accomplished in the past when we as individuals or our communities have faced and overcome overwhelming odds.  As you think back on such accomplishments, ask yourself, "what are the strengths that were demonstrated and how can those strengths be used to build our economy?  I'm satisfied that by so doing our memories will be refreshed and hidden possibilities will be revealed of how these strengths can be used as "key resources" in overcoming the obstacles holding us back from a thriving local economy.

Partnering Technologies, an Arizona-based Training & Development Company, is sponsoring a 12 month project to strengthen our local economy.  

Over the next several weeks they will conduct online surveys to better understand what residents and other interested individuals consider important to the success of this project.

As mentioned above, this blog will serve as a platform for your constructive comments.  Whether you contribute as an individual, business representative, or public official your comments, ideas and opinions are valued and appreciated. In addition, online events will be conducted over the next 12 months to help accomplish the objectives of this timely project.

You’re invited to participate in these surveys, online events, and this blog.

 

John Wooden, the legendary Wizard of Westwood and only coach in NCAA Division I Basketball history to win 10 National Championships in 12 consecutive seasons offered this timely advice, "Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do."

I'm confident this is something "we can do".

Let's begin a community conversation today that generates positive action and significantly strengthens of our local economy.  Let’s seize opportunities to build a more prosperous economy for Taylor and Snowflake.

Thanks for your time, consideration, and contribution.

Jim Sanderson

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This blog is sponsored by Partnering Technologies, an Arizona-based Training & Development Company focused on building resilient high-growth companies and high-paying careers.