MERAMEC REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
ADVISORY COMMITTEE

August 24, 2010
11:30 a.m.

Meeting will be held at the Meramec Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) in the
large conference room, #4 Industrial Drive in St. James. A light lunch will be served.

MEETING AGENDA

• Welcome and Introductions: Connie Willman

• Review of the Current Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Goals and Objectives: The committee will resume discussion of Goal I: Objective 7: Promote Quality Education and Goal II: Tourism (Include Ag-Tourism). Please see attached list.

• Next Meeting
  September 28, 2010

• Adjournment

Goal I: Objective 7: Promote Quality Education – Level 1 Action items:

• Increase awareness of the importance of quality schools and educational institutions to successful economic development.

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• Address the “disconnect” between the schools and business/industry.

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• Address the need for improved basic/early education.

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• Address math/communication skills.

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• Address the need for mentors/activities for students.

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• Encourage job readiness training (writing resumes and applications and interview preparation)

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• Provide information on grants for education/training.

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Goal II: Tourism (Include Ag-Tourism) – Level 1 Action items.

• Encourage the development of Route 66 to capture more of I-44 traffic.

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