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Grenada County Build Better Together 2040 Plan

GRENADA COUNTY 2040 ACTION AGENDA

Guiding Principles
ACTION Initiate WHO
Addressed

SAP 8 (Programs and Initiatives): As part of the Appealing Near City of Grenada
nationwide “Vision Zero” movement, focus on Unified Term -------
enhancing safety through measures that help to limit Complete (0-3 Grenada County
serious collisions, injuries and fatalities on area years)
roadways. and
Ongoing

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SAP 4 (Programs and Initiatives): Broaden recruiting Thriving Near Grenada Area
for the Grenada Area Chamber of Commerce Competitive Term Chamber of
Leadership Grenada Program, working through local Inclusive (0-3 Commerce
community organizations and networks, with a Unified years)
particular focus on recruiting young adult business and and
community leaders to participate in and promote the Ongoing
program. In other communities this has led to an
ongoing formalized structure for young and emerging
leaders to collaborate and channel volunteer
enthusiasm and effort into strategic initiatives.
Also create a path for youth leaders to expand their
networking and leadership opportunities into
adulthood, which during engagement efforts for this
Grenada County 2040 Plan included requests to build a
public service focus into local secondary and higher
education, along with more internship opportunities
for high school age youth within City and County
government.

SAP 6 (Programs and Initiatives): Continue efforts to Thriving Near Greater
direct reinvestment, redevelopment and infill activity Appealing Term Grenada
into targeted areas of Grenada at risk of losing their Competitive (0-3 Partnership
vitality, value and appeal. Inclusive years) -------
Unified and City of Grenada
Complete Ongoing -------
Real estate and
development
community
-------
Banking/lending
community

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