What is your vision for our region?
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana (YLNI) is currently working on a project to document the vision of northeast Indiana residents ages 20-40 regarding the region.
A survey has been created to collect the visionary ideas of emerging leaders from across Northeast Indiana from now through April 15.
According to Heather Schoegler of YLNI, the purpose of collecting the data is two-fold.
"We hope to use the collection of these stories in order to provide a more accurate voice of the vision of the demographic that YLNI represents," Schoegler stated. Additionally, by May 20, the group hopes to complete a brochure that shares a composite vision of the community.
"A recent study by Next Generation Consulting found that 3 out of 4 young professionals under the age of 28 place more importance on the quality of the community than the availability of jobs," Schoegler said. "This does not suggest that our community should ignore job creation; however, it should be apparent that this community should understand what young professionals want from a community (and specifically this Region) if we want to build our social capital and encourage economic development through young, talented professionals."
To take the survey, click here. You do not need to be a member of YLNI to participate in the survey.
Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana (YLNI) is currently working on a project to document the vision of northeast Indiana residents ages 20-40 regarding the region.
A survey has been created to collect the visionary ideas of emerging leaders from across Northeast Indiana from now through April 15.
According to Heather Schoegler of YLNI, the purpose of collecting the data is two-fold.
"We hope to use the collection of these stories in order to provide a more accurate voice of the vision of the demographic that YLNI represents," Schoegler stated. Additionally, by May 20, the group hopes to complete a brochure that shares a composite vision of the community.
"A recent study by Next Generation Consulting found that 3 out of 4 young professionals under the age of 28 place more importance on the quality of the community than the availability of jobs," Schoegler said. "This does not suggest that our community should ignore job creation; however, it should be apparent that this community should understand what young professionals want from a community (and specifically this Region) if we want to build our social capital and encourage economic development through young, talented professionals."
To take the survey, click here. You do not need to be a member of YLNI to participate in the survey.