Strategic Planning
The BLDC is currently working on a 5-year Strategic Plan with Stonerock Business Solutions. A recent survey to accompany the plan, which garnered over 225 responses, brought to light some Strategic Themes and some Community-Focused Themes, as follows:
Top 4 Strategic Themes
Focus on Business Growth & Attraction
Workforce Development is Critical
Capitalize on Key Industries
Invest in Community Appearance and Infrastructure
Top 4 Community-Driven Themes
From the open-ended responses in Our Survey
Housing Affordability & Neighborhood Revitalization
Retail, Grocery, and Local Business Gaps
Workforce Development & Economic Diversification
Community Amenities and Quality of Life
Why does our plan matter to you?
Having a strategic plan is important for many reasons! Here are just a few:
✔️ Allows us to receive additional funds from government agencies (USDA, EDA, etc.)
✔️ Allows for public input on economic development strategies and focus
✔️ Allows us to seek and leverage private and foundation funds
✔️ Demonstrates our successes to the community and allows for organizational transparency
✔️ Allows for increased collaboration between economic organizations in Butte
When will the final plan be released?
Our final strategic plan will be made public in the Fall of 2025