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VISION A L L E G H A N Y H I G H L A N D S VISION 2 0 2 5 UPDATE / March 6, 2014 Supported by: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM MSB & Moran, Stahl & Boyer SM Connecting Companies With Communities REFLECTING BACK OVER T

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VISION

UPDATE / March 6, 2014

Moran, Stahl & Boyer

Connecting Companies With Communities SM

MSB

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A L L E G H A N Y H I G H L A N D S

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM

Supported by:

VISION

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M S B

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REFLECTING BACK OVER T HE LAST 18 MONT HS

March 2013 Local Economic Summit May 2013 Vision Exercise: 2025 March 2014 June 2013 Through February 2014 Action Team Formation October 2012 Business Forum

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M S B

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INITIAL MOMENTUM OF CHANGE IS IN PLACE . . .

Balchem MWV Boiler Project Tourism Marketing The Homestead Acquired by Omni Resorts Blueways Mapping and Access Masonic Theater and Amphitheater Geriatric Psychiatric Ward at LewisGale Hospital Alleghany Farmers Markets C&O Heritage Center Alleghany Highlands Arts Council, Alleghany Highlands Arts & Crafts Center, Clifton Forge School of the Arts Main Street Programs

. . . MORE CRITICAL MASS NEEDED.

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POPULATION OF ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS IF LEFT UNCHECKED, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR:

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u r e s L e s s h e a l t h c a r e S e r v i c e s L e s s h e a l t h c a r e S e r v i c e s Business CLOSURES Business CLOSURES Abandoned homes Abandoned homes Reduced property values Reduced property values

THE STIMULUS FOR ACTION . . .

>20% loss in last 30 years

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SEPT 25 2025 5:00 PM

PAST FUTURE

A PEEK INTO THE FUTURE: 2025

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MULTIPLE OPTIONS DISCUSSED, FIVE SELECTED . . .

Home Restorations . . . Enhance Curb Appeal Community Gardens and Parks as Destination Venues Industry Museum & Technology Center Business Parks/Utilities/Marketing Alleghany Highlands Web Store for Local Businesses

. . . AND MORE IN T HE FUTURE.

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WORKING TOWARD THE TIPPING POINT . . .

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. . . WILL TAKE MULTIPLE/CONCURRENT EFFORTS.

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M S B

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QUAINT, COOL & ACCESSIBLE COMMUNIT Y

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LIFE CHANGES AFTER T HE TIPPING POINT . . .

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  • More businesses interested in coming to the area
  • Enhanced publicity and word-of-mouth promotion
  • Increased tourism activity
  • Year-round web-based sales
  • Workers/retirees relocating

here and investing in houses

  • Additional small businesses

are established

. . . OUR VISION GATHERS MOMENT UM.

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ACTION PLAN TO ACHIEVE VISION

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Back in May 2013

  • Selected five (5) modules to evaluate and develop ideas
  • Identified resources and action steps required to achieve vision
  • Assigned Action Teams to follow-up and move forward

Since That Time, We Have:

  • Developed an overall master plan to achieve vision
  • Prioritized and refined the individual Action Modules
  • Got to work on the low hanging fruit

Going Forward

  • Achieve and celebrate milestones
  • Have annual review of progress and refine strategy
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ACTION INITIATIVES GAINING MOMENT UM . . .

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Team Leader(s) Team Members Volunteers (variety of skills/interests) Resources: Donations ($, in-kind), Grants, Government Support, etc.

. . . ACHIEVABLE, LONG -TERM EFFORTS

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THE INITIAL FIVE ACTION INITIATIVES . . .

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Real Estate, Utility Development and Marketing to Expand Industry Base

Alleghany HIGHLANDS Alleghany HIGHLANDS BUSINESS PARK BUSINESS PARK

Expansion of Business Parks Upgrade Existing Buildings Improve Utility Access Marketing

Jon Lanford: jlanford@co.alleghany.va.us

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Museums and Trails to Showcase Our Historic Heritage & Natural Beauty

Industry Heritage & Technology Center Walking/Biking/Nature/History Trails Water Access

Alleghany Highlands Industrial Heritage and Technology Discovery Center

Dave Kleppinger: dave@ahedc.com Teresa Hammond: thammond@ahchamber.com

To register items or stories you might be interested in adding to the Industrial Heritage Collection, please call the Alleghany Historical Society at 540.965.0149 or e-mail samuelhale2@yahoo.com

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Enhance Curb Appeal of Homes in Selected Corridors and Main Street Program

Enhance Curb Appeal of Residences Signage Facades of Local Businesses Enhance Gateway Areas

Darlene Burcham: dlburcham@cliftonforgeva.gov

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Community Landscaping and Destination Gardens

Public Landscaping Pocket Parks Formal and Virginia Native Plant Destination Gardens

Sandra Wright: sdenius@ahchamber.com

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Alleghany Highlands Web Store and Small Business Support

ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS

Silk Screen Items Pottery Jewelry Photography/Paintings Paper-Based Items Knit Items Other Products

Herb Slaydon: herb@ahedc.com

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LEARN MORE AND GET INVOLVED . . . To join a group or volunteer, please send to Melenie Riley at allegfdn@aol.com or phone (540) 962-0970 with the following information:

  • Your Name, Phone Number and E-Mail Address
  • Name of Group You Wish to Join

. . . SUCCESS THROUGH A TEAM EFFORT.