By 2020, we will ensure the region’s economy grows so that the people who live here enjoy a median household income equal to or greater than the national average.

We will transform the region’s economy by building on our strengths in forest products, tourism, education and small business innovation and by capturing new opportunities in bioscience, business conferencing and advanced manufacturing.

Among the many ways we will support these efforts is to invest in high quality data transmission, transportation, education and workforce development.

By working with one another, our region’s economy will be innovative, vibrant and sustainable, fostering a diverse and collaborative community where people, young and old, choose to live, work and play.