City of Ronan begins visioning process
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RONAN — The City of Ronan, the Ronan Chamber of Commerce, and Mission West Community Development Partners are working together to use two grants to update their Master Plan and 5-year Economic Development Strategic Plan. The public is encouraged to participate and share their vision for development and growth in the city. An online survey guides the public to consider the strengths and weaknesses as well as the opportunities for growth.
The plans will examine existing, potential, and achievable opportunities for Ronan’s future. It will analyze how to keep Ronan dollars in Ronan, compete with online and neighboring larger communities, and what resources, policies, infrastructure, and incentives may be considered. In short, both these plans will provide a road map for the city and your partners to chart a path for economic growth through prudent, achievable and sound planning. The plans are expected to be complete in August 2024.
Part of the focus is on downtown, and how it can be enhanced through physical amenities, policies, economic programs, incentives, and development. The second focus is on other sectors of the economy such as healthcare, retail, services, transportation, professional services, industry and manufacturing, education, visitor and tourism, arts and culture, labor force, and housing.
The project partners and volunteers will be visiting various businesses to promote the plans and the survey from Oct. 10-13. The survey and full schedule events are available on the plan’s website at inputcentral.com/ronan.
About the City of Ronan:
Located just 12 miles south of Flathead Lake, the magnificent Mission Mountain Range forms a backdrop to the City of Ronan. With all the natural attractions and year-round recreation, the Mission Valley is truly a vacationer’s dream – lake and stream fishing, backpacking in the mountains, skiing, sailing, and plenty more. Commerce and industry are headed by a strong agriculture and lumbering base. Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes are also a major employer. Modern medical facilities include a newly remodeled and expanded, well-staffed hospital and community-built extended care facility. Excellent schools available from K-12, with the nearby Salish Kootenai College providing additional courses and training.
