A copy of the presentation I delivered last night at the Belledune Municipal Hall as part of our Budget Process for 2019. Please take some time to go through and if you have any additional questions feel free to share them with us.
UA’s Future: Creating Success for Our People and Our State
Dr. James R. Johnsen, President, University of Alaska
Keynote Address
The best way to think of USDA Rural Development (RD) is as a bank. In fact, with a loan portfolio of over $200 billion, we would be the 8th largest bank in the U.S. But, as opposed to a commercial bank, we do not have a profit motive. Our mission is to promote the economic well-being and quality of life in rural communities. We use our lending authority (and some grants) to deliver critical infrastructure such as electricity; telecommunications; water, sewer and solid waste facilities; housing; community facilities such as hospitals and police equipment; and business development to help rural communities thrive economically. Under this administration, RD has been focused on community economic development (CED) in which our field staff works in closer proximity with organizations pursuing specific development strategies for a community or region. We do not claim to be experts in CED, but seek to partner with development organizations, universities, and others working with community members to promote realistic and sustainable development objectives. We want to be sure the federal dollars we administer have the greatest positive impact on rural America.
Jim Nordlund, Alaska Director, USDA Rural Development
A copy of the presentation I delivered last night at the Belledune Municipal Hall as part of our Budget Process for 2019. Please take some time to go through and if you have any additional questions feel free to share them with us.
UA’s Future: Creating Success for Our People and Our State
Dr. James R. Johnsen, President, University of Alaska
Keynote Address
The best way to think of USDA Rural Development (RD) is as a bank. In fact, with a loan portfolio of over $200 billion, we would be the 8th largest bank in the U.S. But, as opposed to a commercial bank, we do not have a profit motive. Our mission is to promote the economic well-being and quality of life in rural communities. We use our lending authority (and some grants) to deliver critical infrastructure such as electricity; telecommunications; water, sewer and solid waste facilities; housing; community facilities such as hospitals and police equipment; and business development to help rural communities thrive economically. Under this administration, RD has been focused on community economic development (CED) in which our field staff works in closer proximity with organizations pursuing specific development strategies for a community or region. We do not claim to be experts in CED, but seek to partner with development organizations, universities, and others working with community members to promote realistic and sustainable development objectives. We want to be sure the federal dollars we administer have the greatest positive impact on rural America.
Jim Nordlund, Alaska Director, USDA Rural Development
Rural Wealth Creation: Supporting Regional Economies During and After a Pandemicnado-web
On May 4, 2020, the WealthWorks rural wealth creation practitioner network held a peer learning webinar on supporting local economies. During the event, Christine Sorensen (U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development), Doug Lynott (U.S. Economic Development Administration), and Carrie Kissel (National Association of Development Organizations) shared slides about resources available to communities and regions to support their economies. Additional information was shared by presenters who joined by video without slides, including Christian Vasquez-Rivera (Rural Development Initiatives), Brian Carver (Bear River Association of Governments), and Jay Trusty (Southwest Regional Development Commission).
2012 DADi Past and Present PresentationJoan Sacrison
During the time of receiving USDA grants for Deuel Area Development, these Power Points were shared to give people an idea of what our non-profit has been doing in our county.
The Ferndale DDA presented its FYE 2012 budget to Ferndale City Council on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. This presentation includes an overview of what the DDA does, the FYE 2012 budget projections with and without an Headlee Amendment Override, and what the impact of eliminating the DDA would be on the community.
Mission Statement;
To enhance quality of life through Agriculture
Please go to Guidstar.org now and donate to Dreamers and achievers Inc. http://www.guidestar.org/organizations/26-4186775/dreamers-achievers.aspx
Social Impact for Business - Project DevLink - cdvglobal.comStevenCullis1
Our Social Impact Initiatives offer purpose driven outcomes that directly impact some of the most marginalised communities in the developing world, enabling your company to contribute to the United Nations Global Goals 2030 at the community level, where a significant and positive difference to the lives of many can be achieved.
Rural Wealth Creation: Supporting Regional Economies During and After a Pandemicnado-web
On May 4, 2020, the WealthWorks rural wealth creation practitioner network held a peer learning webinar on supporting local economies. During the event, Christine Sorensen (U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development), Doug Lynott (U.S. Economic Development Administration), and Carrie Kissel (National Association of Development Organizations) shared slides about resources available to communities and regions to support their economies. Additional information was shared by presenters who joined by video without slides, including Christian Vasquez-Rivera (Rural Development Initiatives), Brian Carver (Bear River Association of Governments), and Jay Trusty (Southwest Regional Development Commission).
2012 DADi Past and Present PresentationJoan Sacrison
During the time of receiving USDA grants for Deuel Area Development, these Power Points were shared to give people an idea of what our non-profit has been doing in our county.
The Ferndale DDA presented its FYE 2012 budget to Ferndale City Council on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. This presentation includes an overview of what the DDA does, the FYE 2012 budget projections with and without an Headlee Amendment Override, and what the impact of eliminating the DDA would be on the community.
Mission Statement;
To enhance quality of life through Agriculture
Please go to Guidstar.org now and donate to Dreamers and achievers Inc. http://www.guidestar.org/organizations/26-4186775/dreamers-achievers.aspx
Social Impact for Business - Project DevLink - cdvglobal.comStevenCullis1
Our Social Impact Initiatives offer purpose driven outcomes that directly impact some of the most marginalised communities in the developing world, enabling your company to contribute to the United Nations Global Goals 2030 at the community level, where a significant and positive difference to the lives of many can be achieved.
Program for sale along with licensing rights, will tailor to your specific area see example http://www.thecommunityvoice.org/archive_article.php?id=7489&articleType=news
...an overview of the principles of social media, and an outlined straight-to-the-point process of how to develop a strategy in order to effectively market a businesses using social media
Learn marketing keys from Belinda Engelhart with the Small Business Development Center. This will help your business as you begin to develop new markets.
Learn about business management methods that will help you plant your new business on a solid foundation. The key is team building and recognizing that you do have to be an expert at all areas of business. By building a team you can set your business up for greater success than by doing everything yourself.
2009 Deuel County Housing Assessment Updated Key Findings 1stJoan Sacrison
This Housing Assessment was conducted and presented by Brian Hoffman, the Executive Director at the time. She since left her position in 2011. This is the housing assessment that presented at that time. I believe the date was 7/2009.
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
A process server is a authorized person for delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other court papers, to peoples involved in legal proceedings.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdf
2017 Update on DADi
1.
2. Business
Agriculture
Community
OUR VISION FOR DEUEL
COUNTY IS REAL AND
SUSTAINED PROSPERITY.
WE WANT AN ECONOMY THAT
AFFORDS IT’S
RESIDENT’S OPPORTUNITIES
TO MAKE A
DECENT LIVING AND ENJOY A
RURAL AND SMALL
TOWN
QUALITY OF LIFE.
Deuel Area Development, Inc.
3. Mission and Vision Statements
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of Deuel Area Development, Inc. to:
1) Discover, define, and continually update the goals for desired economic opportunity and quality
of life in the Deuel County area.
2) Maintain a full-time strategic plan for accomplishing these goals through collaboration with
established entities and/ or organizations.
3) Maintain a relationship with the proper regional and state organizations and entities that will
enhance our area efforts.
4) Maintain and establish long term funding for Deuel Area Development, Inc and area wide
development efforts.
VISION STATEMENT
Our vision for the future of Deuel County is that this will be a vibrant place for people to flourish, to
earn a productive living, to appreciate the natural beauty of the rural landscape and to value the gift of
community.
We hope to instill a progressive approach to building community capacity. This includes fostering
vibrant business sectors throughout the County, offering community based activities for residents and
tourists alike, strengthening the leadership capacity of youth and adults while creating opportunities
for people of all ages to call Deuel County “home”. Ultimately, we will have a collaborative
“community” that works together to accomplish common goals.
4. Progress Chronology Overview
2007
Community Assessment
Initial Conversations with RLC
Idea of DADi Surfaces
3-Year Funding Commitments
2008
May – First Director Hired
Priority Development
Local Government Funding
DADi Become Reality
2009
Design SD Project
Business Development Focus
NESDEC Grant/Entrepreneurship
RUPRI Hired
1st Annual Meeting
501c3 Tax Status Realized
2010
Job #1 – Growing Entrepreneurs
1st USDA RBEG Grant Awarded
3-Year Strategic Plan
Funding Pledges Made Good
2011
E-Ship Strategy – Early Successes
3rd Year Anniversary
DADi Branding Established
2nd Office in Gary
Quarterly Newsletter Starts
Opportunity Assessment
2012
2nd USDA RBEG Grant Awarded
Briana Leaves & Joan is Hired
Website – Tools Resource
Game Plan Focused – Impacts
3rd Office in Toronto
2013
USDA Funding Ends
Transition to Total Local Support
Business Incubator – Business
Resource Center
Kitchen Incubator – D.Community
Kitchen
2014
Membership Pledge Drive
Merger of DADi & ECDC
DADi votes to develop Wildlife
Estates
REDLG Grant/Loan Application
2015
HD Electric awarded the USDA REDLG
Loan/Grant of $300,000 for Wildlife Es.
Ground Breaking for 16 lots and
Infrastructure.
Publicity & Media – DakotaFire
Magazine; SDPB program for DCK
“Backroads Dakota” Facebook Page
2016
High School & JAG program
Website—Facelift & Training
Deuel Community Kitchen – Washington
DC USDA-Rural Development Officials
Department of Agriculture Land Analysis for
Deuel County for AID or CAFO's.
Wildlife Estates – Infrastructure, luncheon,
promotion, ICAN commercial,
brochures,
College Proctoring
Gifts of Grain AG Giving Funding Program
5. 13 New Business Start-ups & Attempts Supported by DADi
11 Active Business Inquiries & Business Support
4 Entrepreneurial Start-up "Chefs" in the Deuel Community Kitchen
3 College Students Proctored by DADi
The Year in Statistics
Need for Development
Deuel County with the formation of DADi has accepted the all-important responsibility
for our own development. We have grown an increasingly strong business
development assistance program. Progress is being realized. But more must be done
if Deuel County is to address the future of population growth.
6. Business E-Coaching
Available by Appointment & Walk-Ins
Office Hours in Clear Lake – Courthouse, 1st
Floor
Gary – ½ Day Office hours Bi Monthly at DNB
Bank
Toronto – ½ Day Office Hours weekly at First
Bank and Trust
Business Plan Help for Start-Ups
Get businesses the outside resources they need
Small Grants available if criteria is met
Helping existing businesses with Retention, Transition and
Expansion
7. One example, a business this year had a substantial insurance cost tagged
on to them because of a misunderstanding. It would have cost them
possibly even the business had the misunderstanding not been rectified. It
was genuinely a huge problem for them and a community. DADi
immediately got involved and soon, through networking resources a near
disaster was rectified and the problem taken care of.
There are everyday problems and needs that DADi is available to help when asked.
Business –Retention
Much of what I do is behind the scenes,
and I stay busy!!
8. Deuel Community Kitchen Incubator
Began in 2013 thanks to a USDA Rural
Business Enterprise Grant
Located at Deubrook School District Kitchen
4 Chefs using the kitchen
3 Products produced
1 Catering business
Featured in:
SD Public Broadcasting – Dakota Life Video
SD Magazine
Dakotafire Media, LLC
Washington D.C. – Toured and Model for
other communities
Calls from all over the country interested in
starting one for their community.
Local Publications
10. WildLife Estates
The Wildlife Estates Infrastructure was completed in November of 2016. Lots for twin
homes and single family units are now available for sale.
A Wildlife Estates Committee has been formed. A television commercial will advertise
Wildlife Estates to the public through ICAN. A grant from the Deuel County Community
Foundation made this possible to help with advertising. A separate Deuel Area Industrial
Development Fund assures development money into the future for industrial or housing
projects in the county.
Other County Housing/Industrial News: Gate City Development Association, Inc. in Gary, SD has
lots available as well for housing/industry in Gary. A lot has been sold to one of their board members. A
new structure for Dynotec, Industries was to begin by end of summer 2016. New heating and lighting
have been installed in the old converter building owned by Tom Griffith and Tom Lundquist, owner of
Dynotec. He was to be in the building by late summer and be ready to begin in the Spring of 2017 until
the new building is built and finished.
11. Social Media
WWW.deuelarea.com
Statistics for the year 2016:
o # of Total Visitors : 7380
o # of New Visitors : 4672
o # of Returning Visitors : 2308
Website and More…
o New Facelift 2016
Golden Shovel “Grandfathered” DADi at
starting website cost. Cost for quality site we
have now would be cost prohibitive.
Design –
v Assist Businesses
v Relocation
v Business Information
v Community Events
v Statistics
v Job Availability
v Real Estate
v Incubators
v Success Stories
v Membership
v Staff
12. Social Media, Business Websites & Newsletters
Deuel Area
Development,Inc
DADi’s Billboard
for Deuel County
Returnees, Newcomers,
Alumni, Friends, Family
Backroads Dakota
merged with Go
Local Directory
Page for locally owned
businesses.
Sodak-Deuel
Farmer’s Market
Quarterly Newsletters
Shared in Public
locations & mailings.
Mail Chimp – Email
Newsletter
LinkedIn.com
Twitter.com
YouTube.com
NEW Channel THIS YEAR
Past Workshops uploaded
FACEBOOK Accounts
13. Gifts of Grain and Livestock
Guidelines for Donating Grain:
The producer should consult with his or her tax advisor to determine
whether this gift is appropriate to their tax situation.
Specific steps are required by the IRS to ensure intended tax benefits.
The gift must be from unsold grain inventory – there can be no prior sale or
pricing commitment.
The grain must be physically delivered farm commodities.
The grain cannot have a lien against it. If it does, a lien waiver from the
lender is required.
The producer should call Deuel Area Development to confirm the details
and complete a gift letter prior to delivering the grain.
We will communicate directly with the grain elevator to give instructions to
sell the grain and disburse the proceeds.
14. Gifts of Grain and LivestockGifts of Grain and Livestock
Tax Savings:
For many cash basis producers, significant tax savings can be achieved by
donating crops or livestock directly to DADi.
The producer will not realize taxable income from a sale, thus minimizing
taxes.
The producer is still able to deduct the entire cost of production on Schedule
F.
Depending on the producer’s specific circumstances, savings may be
realized on federal and state income tax and self-employment tax.
17. AND MORE…
Ag Development
Deuel County Land Analysis
Strategic Plan
Young Farmer
Wind, CAFO’s --AID
Focus on Growing Trends—
Future of Deuel County
Newcomers
Youth
Returnees
Stayers
Youth & School System
JAG – Jobs for
America’s Graduates
18. Our Membership Drive for 2017 is On
County of Deuel………..$15,000 + Office Space/Supplies
City of Clear Lake………………………………….$10,000
City of Toronto……………………………………..$ 1,000
Invenergy
1. DNB National Bank
2. First Bank and Trust -Toronto
3. Gunderson, Evenson & Knight, LLP
1. Interstate Telecommunications Co-op
2. Agri-Partners, Inc.
3. Fritz Chevrolet
4. Clear Lake Courier – donation of space
5. Brookings- Deuel Rural Water
6. H-D Electric Cooperative, Inc.
7. Presto Foundation – Tech Ord
8. East River Electric Power Co-op, Inc.
1. Gopher Sign Company
2. Crystal Springs Rodeo, Inc.
3. Supreme Welding, Inc.
4. Good Samaritan Society
5. Northwestern Energy
6. Sanford D.C. Memorial Hospital
7. D.C. Farmers Union Co-op
1. Prime Realty
2. Jem Design Solutions-IT support
3. Viessman Trucking, Inc.
4. Lewis Drug
1. Sodak Gardens
2. Gary & Lynne Eide
3. Toben Chiropractic