"Envision East Central Iowa can help prioritize regional desires/needs and give each organization and community a working blueprint that can help move collaboration and success forward. The comprehensive nature of the plan is exciting - even though we will be updating it over the next few years, at the end of the decade, we could have some monumental changes accomplished if we all work together and move forward. Everyone has a positive focus on what the region can and should be - we just need to harness that energy to make sure we follow through. "

“As we emerge from the disasters our communities have faced over the past few years, we have an opportunity to create a powerful future for our entire area. It’s clear we’re all hungry for our area to thrive, and this process encompasses ideas from every corner of our region. We have such potential and opportunity before us and seeing a strategic, well-conceived plan allows us to further focus and evolve our amazing communities into a distinct region, illustrating to the world all of the assets we offer.”