What It Is What's Been Done What's Next What You Can Do     2005 Summit More than 400 concerned citizens showed up to discuss the planned growth of the county. 2006 SWOT Analysis Summit volunteers put their time and talent together to study and create an analysis of the area¹s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. 2007 Summit Four initiatives identified and undertaken by the committee were reported on to the community at a second large gathering. Initiatives included: Health Care Neighborhood Pride Local Purchasing Education American Assembly September 24, 2008. A Special Session of the Economic Development Summit centered on Building A 21st Century Economy in Northeastern Pennsylvania was held at the Scranton Hilton Hotel. As an outcome of the SWOT Analysis, four areas were identified in which the committee focused its educational and contributory efforts: health care delivery and the wage index; encouraging local businesses to purchase goods and services from each other; promoting lifelong learning experiences; and promoting neighborhood pride. A second Summit was held in April to report on efforts being undertaken in these areas. "The Movement. The Momentum." featured three panels that discussed: Our Health Care: A Prescription For The Future; Our Purchasing Power: Keeping It Here; Our Education: Embracing Everyone; and Our Neighborhoods: A Source Of Pride. Special luncheon speaker, Author and Professor Gar Alperovitz, discussed how local community-based models of ownership are working in cities and towns across America. With more than 350 people in attendance, the 2007 Summit drew additional community support in the form of committee volunteers and collaborative efforts with area organizations, governments and businesses to accomplish set goals.                 Home  |  What It Is   |  What's Been Done   |  What's Next  |  What Can You Do   |  Contact Us Copyright 2008 Economic Development Summit