• Community and Economic Development

    The R2IC partners to support vibrant, healthy, and inclusive communities that bring pride and joy to our residents, while attracting new visitors, increasing year round tourism dollars, and combating population decline.

    • Enhance local creative and food systems economies through a suite of programs aimed at growing triple bottom line businesses in the region.
    • Work in partnership with community, corporate, and civic partners to create a robust regional tourism approach that maximizes our growing agrotourism and outdoor recreation economies.
    • Be a partner in creating healthy, vibrant, and welcoming downtowns across the region.