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Economic problems, solutions to be focus of forum |
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Thursday, 03 July 2008 |
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By Richard Toynton BLACKFOOT — Leaders of five area businesses will discuss local economic issues at a Bingham County Economic Forum hosted by the Blackfoot Chamber of Commerce on July 9.
The purpose of the forum is to discuss and evaluate the economic climate in the community, identify strengths and weaknesses and to generate ideas that will improve commerce, employment opportunity and way of life.
Stan Cook, owner of Blacker’s; Premier Technology Inc. CEO Doug Sayer; Alice Cannon, co-owner of Trestlewood; Nonpareil Potatoes Owner Chris Abend; and Bingham Memorial Hospital Chief Financial Officer Jeff Daniels will provide short presentations concerning their ideas and suggestions.
If time permits, panel members will answer questions generated by audience members, who will consist of Chamber members and members of the public.
If you are a non-Chamber member and interested in attending, RSVP by calling the Chamber at 785-0510.
The forum will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. at The Shilling House Reception Center at 214 S. University Ave., and the public is invited.
Lunch of assorted salads and rolls with pies for dessert will be served for $10.
The following questions may be asked at the forum to provoke discussion:
• How and in what areas are we succeeding or failing as a business community?
• What are the economic implications of being centrally located between Pocatello and Idaho Falls?
• How healthy are out transportation, communication, and technology infrastructures?
• How healthy is our employment pool?
• How healthy are our schools and educational resources?
• Do we have adequate housing?
• What are some ways that the Blackfoot Chamber and other organizations could help the business climate?
• Are there certain types of businesses that we should try to attract?
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Last Updated ( Monday, 07 July 2008 )
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