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Economic Development
 The
Valley Partnership
Harris County is a member of a joint
public/private economic development initiative comprised of several counties, known as the
"Valley Region," in Georgia and Alabama. The
name of this organization is
The Valley Partnership Joint Development Authority.
Mission Of The
Organization
The mission of the VPJDA is to enhance
the development and promotion of commerce, trade, industry, and employment
opportunities for the public good and to promote the general welfare of the
region.
 Vision Statement
"The Valley Partnership, a leader in economic
development, is a visionary regional
community led by public and private partners spanning
governmental boundaries and working in unison. The Valley
Partnership, building upon a foundation and value system of
broad diversity, educational excellence, progressive leadership,
lifelong learning, and unparalleled quality of life, is
committed to capturing the jobs of the future and creating
opportunity for all citizens."
The Harris County
Chamber of Commerce works in conjunction with our County Manager, County
Commissioners, and local Development Authority as well as with
The Valley Partnership
Joint
Development Authority.
The Chamber's Mission is as follows:
Stimulate
economic development growth in the Valley Region by encouraging the
establishment of new business and the expansion of existing businesses with a
focus on maintaining and/ or improving the quality of life.
Promote the common
interest and well being of the Valley Region by developing strong public/ private
partnerships; and
Create a
joint development authority or authorities for the purpose of enhancing
economic development in the Valley Region and sharing in multi-level revenues
and support where and when appropriate.
Encourage and
support regional programs that enhance the efforts of the Georgia State Service Delivery
Region Eight and the Regional Advisory Council (RAC 8).
Promote tourism, recreation and multi-modal
transportation in the Valley Region.
Revised:
January 25, 2008. |
