On Wednesday night I and approximately two dozen concerned/caring citizens attended a workshop concerning the development of a strategic plan for Gasport. This workshop was facilitated by professional economists Juliana Pyron and Carmen Lorentz of Camoin and Associates, an economic development agency. These two did a great job in preparing the necessary information & action plans and facilitating the event, which was stage two of a three-step process.
In Part One, conducted over the past few months, they had met with this group, sent out surveys to residents, had some one-on-one interviews, and met with elected officials in an attempt to glean from people in the community their expectations for Gasport’s future.
From this brainstorming endeavor they pooled together the best and most commonly declared concerns for what occurred on Wednesday…a narrowing-down of the alternatives for Gasport’s future. All in attendance were able to vote for their priorities amongst the many that were in a variety of categories like economic development, tourism, marketing, and quality of place.
During the next meeting…December 10th at the Royalton Town Hall…Juliana and Carmen will share the results, which will then define the path we as a community should take.
From all that has occurred it has been determined that the key to Gasport’s future is tourism, whether it’s based on the Erie Canal, the wine trail, or agri-tourism. I’m looking forward to seeing how all of the attendees ranked the action items necessary to get us to success in that realm. This really is an exciting process...we’re talking about Gasport’s tomorrow!
One thing that came out of Camion’s minds was a “brand” for Gasport, a slogan that makes Gasport identifiable. I like what they chose, it’s quite fitting….
In Part One, conducted over the past few months, they had met with this group, sent out surveys to residents, had some one-on-one interviews, and met with elected officials in an attempt to glean from people in the community their expectations for Gasport’s future.
From this brainstorming endeavor they pooled together the best and most commonly declared concerns for what occurred on Wednesday…a narrowing-down of the alternatives for Gasport’s future. All in attendance were able to vote for their priorities amongst the many that were in a variety of categories like economic development, tourism, marketing, and quality of place.
During the next meeting…December 10th at the Royalton Town Hall…Juliana and Carmen will share the results, which will then define the path we as a community should take.
From all that has occurred it has been determined that the key to Gasport’s future is tourism, whether it’s based on the Erie Canal, the wine trail, or agri-tourism. I’m looking forward to seeing how all of the attendees ranked the action items necessary to get us to success in that realm. This really is an exciting process...we’re talking about Gasport’s tomorrow!
One thing that came out of Camion’s minds was a “brand” for Gasport, a slogan that makes Gasport identifiable. I like what they chose, it’s quite fitting….
“Gasport, the smallest and most charming place on the Erie Canal”
