Social Inclusion-Embracing Diversity (Destiny Driver #7)

By 2013 we will have established an inclusive culture that embraces a diversity of people in our population and encourages their uniqueness to flourish and enhance our community.

Social Inclusion-Technology Infrastructure (Destiny Driver #6)

Social Inclusion

6. By 2010 we will enhance our interconnectedness by better utilizing the technology infrastructure to create a virtual community.

Innovative Economy-Higher Education (Destiny Driver #5)

Over the next ten years we will maintain the highest percentage of high school students in Minnesota going on to higher education (university, college, or technical college).

Innovative Economy-UMM Grads Get Professional Employment (Destiny Driver #4)

By 2010 at least ten UMM graduates will gain professional employment in Stevens County that leverages their talents and provides opportunity for career advancement.

Innovative Economy-Green Internship / Mentor Program (Destiny Driver #3)

By 2010 we will create a "Green Internship / Mentor Program” that will support 20 high school and college students per year.

Innovative Economy-Community Fund (Destiny Driver #2)

2. By 2012 a Stevens FORWARD! Community Fund of $1.5 million will help finance projects that further the destiny of the county.

Innovative Economy-Incubator (Destiny Driver #1)

Innovative Economy

1. By 2009 we will harness the intellectual capital of the University of Minnesota Morris, West Central Research and Outreach Center, U.S.D.A. Soils Lab, and agri-business and associates into an Innovations Incubator that will produce one new commercial venture each year.