Quotes by Jennifer Steck

“Our broadest goal is to educate community members in the role they play in economic development.”

“We realized as a growing group of community leaders, we should know how we fit in economic development and the role we play. Most of us didnt even know.”

“The whole project is based on meaningful discussion and conversation. When you get into large groups, you dont get that.”

“Its not going to be town hall meetings where we try to get them to come us. Were going to go to them. The whole goal is to really get people talking about some of the good things that have gone on.”

“One individual impacted that companys decision and I dont think in general people understand the power they have.”

“People live here, work here, raise families here - they are here for a reason. We get lost in the negative images and the daily reminders of how bad things are, when really theyre not. Were going to try to take some of those negative comments and turn them around.”

“The last thing we want to do is get the project going and realize we missed a big step. We really want to see this make a big impact and we feel we will if can get everything together.”

“We are really trying to arm ourselves right now with all the facts and information, so when we go talk to people well be able to respond to them and actually have some meaningful conversation.”

“Its amazing how long the list grows as you ask different people because everyone perceives those great success stories in different ways. Its nice to start seeing that list grow. Its a great visual.”

“Were hoping its a self-sustaining network of people sharing good news with each other and creating a positive buzz. Its mostly about attitudes and helping people understand how their individual attitude impacts the community attitude and our ability to grow.”