Friday, March 27, 2009

Unity of purpose

Finding common ground on the vital topic of economic development.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

A new direction

The sense of unease is palpable among city leaders with whom I speak on occasion.

Sunday, March 08, 2009

Let’s see some action

Here we go, beating the drum again: The council needs to set goals and priorities for development, now.

Monday, February 16, 2009

Selling the “River City”

As debate swirls over how far government should go in helping right the economy, here’s an approach around which all sides can unify in building a better Waynesboro.

Friday, February 06, 2009

Looking to a cause that unites

Reaching beyond political differences to stir economic growth is crucial to a city committed to realizing its promise.

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Here’s how

Harrisonburg gets a point we have been laboring to make about local economic development, as Augusta Free Press Editor Chris Graham explains as part of his work for River City 2020.

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Join the good fight

Waynesboro’s best days may be ahead of it, but not if the city’s people and leaders watch as its future slips quietly away.

Friday, January 16, 2009

What’s the plan?

The Mohawk layoff is the latest example of why city officials need now to step forward with a concrete plan to spur economic development.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

A call to leaders to act

No matter how our leaders interpret the current economic times, now is the time for them to step forward to forge a vibrant future for our region and our people.

Saturday, January 03, 2009

Numbers paint bleak picture

Manufacturing statistics provide little reason for encouragement.

Monday, December 29, 2008

Retailers take a pounding

Tough times for retailers should awaken us to the need to act now

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Getting started

The River City 2020 team is on the march.

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The River City 2020 project is an initiative of The News Virginian involving local community leaders. We will spend the next 12 months working on a white paper that will be presented online, in print and to the City Council. This blog will contain updates on our work. We encourage you to provide feedback in our forum.

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