mike reding, president, mbr training and consulting, llc
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Oregon Connections: A Still Life
Mike Reding, President, MBR Training and Consulting, LLC
Two major manufacturing companies closed their doors – 225 jobs lost
The large Industrial Park has 75 acres unused
No current demand for commercial development
The CommunitySince 2007-2008
Many workers do not live in town
2-4 building permits per year over the last few years
Downtown is dead and not coming back
The CommunitySince 2007-2008
14 building permits, so far
50+ lots are available right now
Population is up by 30-40 people
1st new subdivision in 10 years may be started in 2016
The Community2015
Infrastructure – street, sewer, electricity, water etc.◦ By the way, it’s very expensive
Apply for grants – planning and development
Annexation
The CommunityWhat do we need?
Jobs above production line level
Involvement by local businesses
The CommunityWhat do we need?
Small, rural ILEC
Losing land lines
Gaining Broadband lines
FTTH since 2007◦ 100M available for 2 years◦ 72% 6m or lower
The Company
Reducing staff
Looking for new revenue sources◦ Security and automation◦ IT and Network Support◦ TV◦ Business Systems
The Company
The Connection
Chamber of Commerce
Business/Economic Development
Service organizations
Food bank
The Company and the Community
Library
Swimming pool
Schools
Etc.
The Company and the Community
What’s it all about?
The Salesperson and the Tech
It’s about the people, not the
technology