News - Thursday, January 28, 2010 13:27 - 0 Comments

Preparations made for Mandan’s future

By Brian L. Gray

The members of the Mandan Tomorrow committee have laid out their plans for improving the community.

Last Monday, the committee held a public meeting to announce its short-term plans for Mandan to an audience of about 40 people at the Mandan Middle School.

The committee, which is broken into four separate groups – leadership, pride and image; economic opportunity and prosperity; quality places and destinations; and education and workforce – came up with its plans based on feedback from community members, and are now about to begin implementing those plans.

After a brief introduction, the committee broke into its four separate subcommittees and addressed concerns and questions from those who attended.

“Each committee has worked diligently to determine the action items that are achievable in 2010,” said Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce President Kelvin Hullet. “From developing future leaders and assisting entrepreneurs to adding another major event and exploring educational grants, next year’s priorities are going to prove very productive… This plan is structured in accountability, and that comes back to the elected officials. If we don’t implement it, then it’s just a plan.” Continue…