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VISION        •        MISSION        •        GOALS        •        BOARD

VISION: The people of the Upper Great Plains are powering a diversified vigorous economy through their entrepreneurial spirit.

MISSION: To cultivate and grow entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial communities by providing education, support, mentorship, solutions, and networking opportunities.

VALUES:
Respect: The inherent worth, well-being and dignity of all people.
Diversity: Understanding and celebrating the social and economic value of cultural diversity.
Stewardship: Sustainable care of all resources for the good of this and future generations.
Community: Coming together of people committed to work for their common betterment through the development of their highest skills and fullest potential.
Integrity: The adherence to moral and ethical principles that promotes soundness of moral character and honesty.

GOALS:
1. To conduct community outreach meetings to learn the needs of rural communities and the businesses in those communities.
2. To present information, resources and training.
3. To provide an online reference guide of resources and continuous communication.
4. To encourage the creation of an entrepreneurial network which will provide relationship building opportunities, opportunities to learn from each other and access to local expertise on how to succeed in business.
5. To collaborate with agencies, businesses, and organizations to identify opportunities for programming, program coordination, joint planning, and information sharing.
6. To provide technical support to entrepreneurs from a network of reliable service providers.
7. To provide a showcase of innovation and service providers.

MARKETPLACE OF IDEAS/MARKETPLACE FOR KIDS, INC.
BOARD
OF DIRECTORS

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(From Left to Right: Wayne Kutzer, Shirley Dykshoorn, and Mike Seminary)

Shirley Dykshoorn, President
Wayne Kutzer, Secretary
Mike Seminary, Treasurer

 


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