Tri-Valley staff will be “On the Go” in October to conduct community forums in Warren, East Grand Forks, and Ada. In the past, community forums have been held in a set location. With a desire to engage more community members and to learn more about the needs and strengths of specific communities, Tri-Valley has taken this “On the Go” approach.
Tri-Valley staff will arrive on the T.H.E. Bus, and there will be a table with program information. Residents are invited to stop and visit with staff, check out the T.H.E. Bus, and get any information they would like. The team will also be canvassing the community and stopping at local businesses to visit with owners and customers about potential and perceived needs and strengths in the community.
Tri-Valley “On the Go” Schedule:
October 10 – Warren (10 am) (Centennial Park)
(A “Meet the Bus” event will also be held with Tri-Valley Transportation staff).
October 10 – East Grand Forks (1 pm) (Hugo’s)
October 12 – Ada (10 am) (West Main Pizza)
(A community forum will be held in Crookston that will tie into the open house for the Fournet Building at a future date.)
Tri-Valley utilizes a two-year strategic planning process, including community surveys and forums. The information gathered is translated into a community needs assessment that the Tri-Valley Board uses to identify the top priority needs in the service area. Tri-Valley’s community forums focus on the service area’s markets, community needs, community strengths, and existing and potential services offered by Tri-Valley.
For more information on the community forums or how to submit feedback on needs and strengths in your community, please get in touch with Mitch Bakken at 800-584-7020 or mitch.bakken@tvoc.org.
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. is a non-profit community action agency headquartered in Crookston, Minn. Since 1965, Tri-Valley has provided services in 74 counties in Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota. The mission of Tri-Valley is to provide opportunities to improve the quality of life for people and communities. For more information on services offered and job opportunities at Tri-Valley, visit the website at www.tvoc.org, follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TVOCInc, or on Twitter at @TriValley_TVOC.
