Chamber News – One voice for the community was the common theme at a recent meeting of local leaders organized by the Jamestown Chamber.

Partnering with Jamestown Tourism, Jamestown-Stutsman Development Corporation, The Arts Center, and the Jamestown Downtown Association, the chamber and partners identified an initial core group to meet and discuss what the next steps should be to prepare and engage Jamestown for future growth and development. The discussion is a result of the initial Main Street Initiative meeting that was held in November with Governor Burgum and staff from the Dept. of Commerce; and the desire to move forward with a plan of action for the community. This core group of leaders determined that the most important aspect of a plan and engagement was to have one voice from the community that the residents and visitors alike hear, so they will understand what the goal and vision for the community will be.

 

Chamber Executive, Becky Thatcher-Keller says, many positive projects have taken place or are taking place that will enhance the quality of life that new and current residents alike are looking for. It was noted that in order to grow the community, this group needs to engage the younger generation and the professional community. We need to determine what, in the community, we have and what we may need, to improve to ensure they want to stay here to live, play, work and raise their families. There were some key priorities that were identified to begin the process, but more interaction and communication with additional groups and/or leaders will be taking place to move this process forward.

 

Some of the key segments represented included education; economic development; financial; business; tourism and the city government. The partners will continue working to facilitate future meetings and task force groups to address the identified priorities and additional priorities to develop a comprehensive plan.

For information, please contact Becky Thatcher-Keller, Executive Director of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce by emailing: director@jamestownchamber.com