April 21, 2010
Has John Sechrest’s work touched your business or you professionally in any way? Does he create value for the money the City/County has invested in his salary? Would Corvallis be better off without his position, his work, and his personal enthusiasm?
Its all about jobs, employment and the economy. Time is of the essence.
The economy ...
Business, City Leadership, Economy, Katherine Cleland, Popular Posts
December 1, 2009
Community values will apparently have no place at the Bald Hill Farm land use hearing next Monday. All that matters is the land use code. Even when damaging to the community in a particular situation, the council is required by law to make a judgment based on what the land use code says.
Former Corvallis City ...
Business, Chris Nordyke, City Leadership, Community, Economy, Popular Posts
November 4, 2009
I have a strong sense that Corvallis is in a precarious position. Many articles and blog posts have already made similar assertions, so I’ll unpack that some more another day.
Let me quickly define my ideal for Corvallis, at a 30,000 ft view: that 10 years from now, Corvallis is a destination for young professional families ...
Chris Nordyke, City Leadership, Community, Popular Posts
October 12, 2009
Frankly, it’s worth asking this of any old-school civic group. If a group is no longer doing what they set out to do, why keep paying into it? Show me the value, and I’ll continue showing you the money.
The first Chamber of commerce was organized in 1768 in New York city. Every chapter across ...
Chris Nordyke, City Leadership, Community, Popular Posts