SWOT
Strengths
Weaknesses
Weaknesses
Resilient
Adaptability
Rural
Dedicated residents
Leadership
Business vitality
Online sales tax revenues
Capital City Campus
Small town relationships
County emergency planners
Community pride
Strong farming/ranching economy
State government
Positive outside perception/reputation
Education
Weaknesses
Weaknesses
Weaknesses
Diverse viewpoints/opinions
Incomplete or missing disaster plans
No identified communication hierarchy
Lack of community infrastructure
Limited workforce availability
Misdirection of finances (for advancements)
Population density
Lack of collaboration within the region
“Silo” economies and budgets
Insufficient economic industry diversification
Lack of population attracting industry/jobs
Distance between communities
Healthcare employment
Opportunities
Opportunities
Opportunities
Community development/beautification
Housing
Youth (community pride/development)
New resident/business recruitment
Human capital investments
Natural resources
Tourism
Emergency planning
Collaborative economic activities
Leadership recruitment and retention
Economic diversification
Outside funding for rural development
Resilience and recovery website
Federal stimulus
Threats
Opportunities
Opportunities
“It’s good enough” mentality
Misinformation
Limited communication channels
Varying city regulations
Lack of housing and housing contractors
Workforce demands
“Me not we” attitude
Online economy
Mental health impacts
Nature “Back to normal” economy
Brain drain (declining population)
Rapidly changing global economy
Geopolitical boundaries
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