1. Trees as economic and community drivers Jarod Trunzo

3. How does being here tie into “Big Picture” of the vision YOU have for your town?  Bringing people with you. (political environment)  Tree meaning and message control  Comprehensive / Master Plans  Leverage strategically with new blood OR the old willing to change.

4. Funding strategies  Think mission and vision alignment first, and a proactive willingness to divorce from whats always been done  Find 5 new companies….court them in the late winter / very early spring.  According to several studies on organizational behavior (and Guidestar): Honesty, transparency and project urgency will always trump whatever else “we” think is most important.

5. Beauty drives Development  Trees Hide blight … as well as industrial zones that do not move off square

7. How small projects can be strategic centerpieces of mission.  Alter your mission or vision statement without officially “changing them”  Latrobe “The most livable, walkable, bikable, sustainable and family-friendly small town in PA.”