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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. |
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| MISSION: |
To cultivate and grow entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial communities by providing education, support, mentorship, solutions, and networking opportunities. |
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VALUES:
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| Respect: |
The inherent worth, well-being and dignity of all people. |
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| Diversity: |
Understanding and celebrating the social and economic value of cultural diversity. |
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| Stewardship: |
Sustainable care of all resources for the good of this and future generations. |
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| Community: |
Coming together of people committed to work for their common betterment through the development of their highest skills and fullest potential. |
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| Integrity: |
The adherence to moral and ethical principles that promotes soundness of moral character and honesty. |
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GOALS:
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To conduct community outreach meetings to learn the needs of rural communities and the businesses in those communities. |
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To present information, resources and training. |
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To provide an online reference guide of resources and continuous communication. |
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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. |
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To collaborate with agencies, businesses, and organizations to identify opportunities for programming, program coordination, joint planning, and information sharing. |
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To provide technical support to entrepreneurs from a network of reliable service providers. |
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To provide a showcase of innovation and service providers. |
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