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Action on the Economic Merger Implementation Plan.
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Summary and Recommended Action:
The Economic Development Merger Committee was formed in November 2024 with the intention of developing an implementation plan to guide the merger of the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce, the Brookings Economic Development Corporation, Downtown Brookings, and Visit Brookings. A merged organization will preserve the existing mission of the existing entities, maximize available resources, and better position the Brookings region to take advantage of opportunities and meet challenges now and into the future.
By approving the implementation plan, the council affirms its support to consider funding a merged organization in 2026. Staff recommends approval.
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Draft Implementation Plan