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BACKGROUND
The Chamber of Commerce is completing a project to establish a “Vision” of a happier and more prosperous future in the Pinckneyville Community. A Planning Committee, comprised of the diverse group of Community leaders listed on page 3, provided guidance during the preparation of the Vision. During its deliberations, the Committee evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of the Community, identified major external factors impacting the Community, summarized the key issues that are unique to the Community, and examined possible scenarios for the Community over a 10-year planning horizon.
This document paints a Vision of how the Pinckneyville Community could look in the year 2016 with support from residents, proactive involvement by the Community’s leaders, and reasonable funding from state, federal and local sources for initiatives to stimulate the desired outcomes. This document also summarizes the initiatives that the Committee believes should be undertaken to move the Community toward that Vision.
The Planning Committee wishes to thank the many residents and civic leaders who have made, and are currently making, contributions to the well-being of the Community. Through their efforts, the Community is dealing with its issues better, is more attractive, and displays more positive features than most other communities in the Southern Illinois region.
The Vision is in draft form and will be used during meetings with residents of the Community to obtain their input and ideas before finalization.
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