Market the Region to the U.S. , Canada and Europe.
Develop our downtowns into attractive and vibrant business centers.
Facilitate an effective economic development dialogue for the Region.
GOALS
Facilitate the creation of 1,500 net new jobs and attract at least $50 million in new capital investments by 2007.
Establish Aroostook County as a film production location by 2007.
Attract a resort development to Aroostook County.
Increase the awareness of Aroostook County among decision-makers involved with business expansion, relocation, and investment.
Increase activity and private investment in select Aroostook County Downtowns.
Serve as the Region's research clearinghouse and recognized source of economic development information.
Facilitate open forums for in-depth dialogue on key development issues in the region.
Maintain excellent working relationships with Chambers of Commerce, Aroostook County Delegation, and other key State-level constituents.
Formulate and implement a fundraising strategy to encourage companies throughout Aroostook County to invest in the Aroostook Partnership for Progress economic development initiative.