SCEC is a nationally registered 501c3 that initiates and facilitates the creation of jobs and prosperity with economic , workforce , infrastructure , health and wellness , and leadership development as primary themes . SCEC is a growing organization that currently maintains a staff of 18 persons , including a finance department of 2 persons .
SCEC works with a consortium of community-minded businesses , not-for-profit organizations , municipalities and citizens to achieve this mission . Newly formed and expanded SCEC program
SCEC Guiding Principles for Supporting Development
The Sunrise County Economic Council ’ s mission is to promote prosperity through investment and job creation in Washington County . Diversifying the commercial and industrial base will help sustain our region ’ s economy . SCEC is often called on to help promote development of projects in the region . This may be in the form of advising on financing packages , technical assistance , business support resources , site location , testing workforce availability , providing project management or other assistance as necessary to support a particular project .
When SCEC is called on to take an active role on a project such as support , advocacy , endorsement , or project management assistance , the following serve as guidelines to assist the Board in advancing our mission by becoming involved in a project :
1 . Economic Impact : The number and quality of jobs created should be consistent with the scale of the development . Business planning should demonstrate a workforce is on hand , or can be made available with necessary training , and that the jobs are sustainable over the projected life of the project .
2 . Community Impact : The project ’ s net impact on the region ’ s natural resources , public infrastructure and community institutions will be positive or neutral . This can be achieved through project planning , mitigation , net gains in tax revenue , and other means .
3 . Technical Feasibility : The project should have a high likelihood of success , evidenced by technical expertise , management capabilities , and financial capacity for development and operation .
4 . Stakeholder Involvement : The project ’ s principals must demonstrate their commitment to Washington County by working with community-based constituencies to maximize the positive impact of the project on the region .
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