31.07.160 Goals and objectives associated with economic development.
The plan and policies for land use issues in the City of Forks are organized as follows:
•Mission Statement Belief. This belief is essential to the quality of life in the Forks UGA and will remain unchanged for long-term planning.
•Goals. These are relating the findings of the inventory and analysis to the beliefs of the vision statement, and outline the strategies that will guide future growth and development in the community.
•Projects. These projects specify what should be accomplished to implement the goals. They either provide clear guidance for decision-making when a situation arises, or provide clear responsibilities for implementation.
BELIEF: The mission of the Forks Economic Development Steering Committee is to act in an advisory capacity, assisting residents of the Greater Forks area in improving its economic environment by facilitating and encouraging development of industrial, commercial and public sector operations and creating a stable, healthy and diversified employment base.
(1) GOAL: Industrial/Forest Base Enhancement.
Project 1. Develop and implement a business plan for the Forks Industrial Park to include financials, construction, marketing and management.
Project 2. Develop and implement plan to maximize air service availability.
Project 3. Develop and implement education, training and employment opportunities with the Olympic Natural Resources Center.
Project 4. Support and encourage the maintenance of the land base necessary to sustain a continuing supply of resources.
(2) GOAL: Commercial/Tourism Enhancement.
Project 1. Integrate infrastructure improvements into beautification efforts.
Project 2: Enhance linkages with community organizations.
Project 3. Encourage public/private recreational/cultural facilities.
Project 4. Work with and support CCEDC/NOPVCB marketing efforts.
(3) GOAL: Image and Marketing.
Project 1. Support downtown revitalization efforts both technically and financially.
Project 2. Enhance public relations effort.
Project 3. Market Forks’ business opportunities through the planning and implementation of marketing strategies.
Project 4. Solicit support from areas of high urban growth and State and federal agencies to steer new business to the Forks area.
(4) GOAL: Business Assistance.
Project 1. Develop and maintain comprehensive business assistance program/service for business start-up, expansion and retention.
Project 2. Work with State agencies and universities to identify potentially successful business enterprises in the areas of wood products, minor forest products, tourism and other businesses.