]> http://corvallisedp.com/drupal/taxonomy/term/32/all Expand your business en http://corvallisedp.com/drupal/node/54 <p> Take the Survey </p> <p> <a href="http://www.InsightsNow.com/evp_survey.htm">http://www.InsightsNow.com/evp_survey.htm</a> </p> <p> The EDP is an active member of the Economic Vitality Partnership (EVP). The EVP is a consortium of fourteen economic development, government and social service organizations. working together to keep Benton County a vibrant place to live, work and play. </p> <p> As part of that charge, the EVP has a goal of creating a unified strategic plan to act as an umbrella for economic development services in Benton County, creating greater collaboration and eliminating redundancy wherever possible. Using the Vision 2020, as a starting place, the EVP is working to devise a plan to attain the attributes provided on the Economic Vitality page. To see the Vision 2020 Statement, click the link: </p> Thu, 10 Nov 2005 05:38:43 -0800 http://corvallisedp.com/drupal/node/25 <p>It is my belief that a company, no matter how big or small has three main elements. These are:<br /> • Product<br /> • Marketing<br /> • Financial Management<br /> If a company is able to achieve balance and perform in these three areas, they will be more readily able to reach their goals. I will probably spend some additional time writing on this subject in the future. As simple as it seems, with the barrage of information, tools and consultants available addressing every issue that arises for businesses of any size, this foundation seems to get lost.</p> Mon, 21 Feb 2005 14:28:03 -0800