Region 8 Prosperity Committee Meeting March 2, 2017

2017 Quarter by Quarter Process – Q1 Establish the 2017 highlighted goal(s) from the Prosperity Plan Use the subcommittees for infrastructure, community development, education to individually prioritize their goals for 2017 (1-2 subcommittee meetings January/February – six total subcommittee meetings) Short term goals are prioritized Long term goals are prioritized

2017 Quarter by Quarter Process Present the findings of each subcommittee to the Prosperity Committee. The Prosperity Committee determines the 2017 highest priority as well as short term and long term goal for the collective (1 meeting – March). Build and document the process so an annual protocol can then be replicated. (Adams & Egelhaaf)

2017 Quarter by Quarter Process – Q1 Measure and follow progress of previous and current projects Presentations to subcommittees of accomplishments of past projects and current status of each (1 subcommittee meeting March – three total subcommittee meetings) Subcommittees develop priorities for continued dashboard measurements that relate to how past projects meet Prosperity Plan goals (1 subcommittee meeting March – three total subcommittee meetings) Revisit dashboard metrics that respond best to each goal theme

2017 Quarter by Quarter Process – Q1 Develop criteria for communication platform. How can our RPI partners share information? RPI Strategies subcommittee meeting to develop scope. (1 subcommittee meeting March) High level of participation among existing and potential partners Timing of messaging that is predictable Messaging that is relevant (editing, filters used) Financially sustainable platform Archivable and searchable

2017 Quarter by Quarter Process – Q2 Build the partnership cross section that is essential to understanding the existing and projected work being done throughout the region on the identified 2017 highlighted goal (2 subcommittee meetings April/May – possibly 4 total subcommittee meetings (if two subcommittees are involved w/two separate goals))

2017 Quarter by Quarter Process – Q2 Revisit the asset inventory that RPI has performed to initially establish the goal (April) Discuss and inventory the existing and projected work (April) Define the best ways for RPI to assist its partners (May) Formally endorse or deputize the work performed by the partners involved in the work that aligns with the goal and the RPI process (May subcommittee – June RPI) Consider both financial and non-financial support

2017 Quarter by Quarter Process – Q2 Create benchmarks to justify time and money for the communication platform (1 subcommittee meeting April) Assign Adams and Egelhaaf to drive the process in their management roles for RPI Assign designated manager (possibly an intern) (May)

2017 Quarter by Quarter Process – Q3 Map out the route to accomplish the 2017 highlighted goal(s) Identify the gaps in the existing and projected work being done by partners in the region (1 subcommittee meeting July – potentially two total subcommittee meetings)

2017 Quarter by Quarter Process – Q3 Fund the closure of the identified gaps (2 subcommittee meetings July/August – potentially 4 total subcommittee meetings) Develop project scope(s) in collaboration with regional partners that respond to the gap(s) Produce RFP(s) to solicit proposals to fill gap(s) (September RPI meeting) Receive proposals, analyze/assess proposals

2017 Quarter by Quarter Process – Q3 Capitalize on Talent Match work (1 subcommittee meeting August) May weave into RFP process if committee concludes more implementation work should be funded Explore ways that Talent Match findings may be best realized through organizational cooperation, coordination, or consolidation to more efficiently deliver services

2017 Quarter by Quarter Process – Q3 Communication Plan Assign designated manager (possibly an intern) Develop RPI brand (based on Strategy Statement, Mission, and Vision) (1 subcommittee meeting September) Assist in the creation of the RPI identity How is the RPI perceived by planning partners and the public? How does planning function as part of the mission? Does RPI do the work or coordinate it?

2017 Quarter by Quarter Process – Q4 Project(s) selected (1 subcommittee meeting October – November RPI meeting) Execute contract(s) to fund project(s) Establish workflow for 2018 Develop 2018 RPI application

Subcommittee Findings – Community Development Goal Focus Create a more diversified transportation system • Create walkable neighborhoods • Encourage new transportation patterns that support efficient multi-model transportation options • Support community development that is transit-oriented

Subcommittee Findings – Community Development The big idea? – Generally: pursue goal #1 but more from the standpoint of improving economic and human resource opportunity. The big idea? – Specifically: construct an app that behaves like a portal to help anyone see all transportation options after they plug in their origin, destination, and time of trip. Is this an amplified version of “211”?

Subcommittee Findings – Infrastructure Goal Focus 2. Advance the effective and efficient transportation of people • Promote maintenance and improvement of the existing freeway system and connecting roads • Encourage passenger rail as a viable transportation option for inter and inner regional movement • Encourage aviation to better support passenger transportation • Promote coordination of regional mass transportation (e.g., use existing transportation asset inventory) • Promote non-motorized transportation options

Subcommittee Findings – Infrastructure The big idea? – Generally: pursue goal #2 Consider existing transportation infrastructure and how we might provide choice for linkages or other modes where gaps exist. The big idea? – Specifically: Identify a specific systemic gap in our transportation infrastructure. Develop a strategy to fill that gap. Begin to implement the strategy. Maximize use of existing transportation options Utilize all transportation assets (church buses, Uber, school buses, etc)

Subcommittee Findings – Education 4. Encourage infrastructure development and interconnectivity to better support education, training, and employment • Increase mobility: transit and non-motorized • Increase access to technology: broadband and access to equipment 5. Support work of existing organizations in the following areas: • Adult education • Credential acquisition • Career exploration • Functional literacy • Skilled trades • Employers

Subcommittee Findings – Education The big idea? – Generally: pursue goal #4 to get to goal #5. The big idea? – Specifically: There is a sweet spot for high school grads and college students when they can pursue their interests through internships. This sweet spot doesn’t necessarily exist for those not enrolled in college and it doesn’t tend to exist for those who have graduated from college. Is it possible to recreate that job carousel for all segments of the labor force? Can we recreate the “gig economy” notion as a way of providing experience in the workforce to sample various jobs that might help an individual find the right fit? Workers get valuable experience and pay. Employers get important work done.

Subcommittee Findings – Education A single point of navigation to connect workforce to skill development opportunities then to employers.