Issue / Strategy
address any upcoming mission changes or operations that may have an impact
on the jurisdictions and whereby the public can voice any issues or questions they
may have. The Good Neighbor Program should include visits to each of the
impacted jurisdictions in order to be more convenient and beneficial to all citizens
of each jurisdiction, including those unable to attend site specific events.
COM-2G DCR
Coordination
MAA
Small Business Expo
Mid-Term
Consider conducting a Small Business Expo to outreach and educate local
businesses on potential opportunities to support the needs of the Dare County
Range. Consider a military presence at local events to increase public awareness
and exposure.
Other Partners: NC Department of Commerce Rural Economic Development
Division, NC Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Chambers of
Commerce
COM-2I
DCR
Coordination
MAA
Create a Dare County Range Community Affairs Committee
Mid-Term
Create a citizen-led Dare County Range Community Affairs Committee consisting
of business leaders, property owners, and students to educate and advocate for
sustaining the missions at the Dare County Range. The committee could be
established through partnerships between Chambers of Commerce who could
provide logistics support. Identify champions in the community, community
organizations and educational institutions that can sustain the committee once
established. Consideration should be made to ensure that public relations
materials and efforts include accommodations for non-English speaking citizens.
Other Primary Partners: Chambers of Commerce, local citizens, educational
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