Umatilla County
Information on the Community Wealth Building workshop in Pendleton that was held March 13, 2010
In March a group of Pendleton citizens came together to spend a day listening to and learning from each other at the Community Wealth Building Workshop. The day was spent defining what they see as community wealth and success in Umatilla County. While it was a diverse group, including, business owners, farmers and social service advocates, it was a respectful environment and at all times the participants were tolerant of each other’s views and opinions.
It was agreed that there is a need to develop a long term vision for the community that is inclusive and creates diverse opportunities and a stable and flexible economic base. Collaboration, diversity, harmony, quality of life and respect were repeatedly declared as critical components of a healthy, wealthy community that works for everyone. The group thought that the best outcomes would be achieved by creating a safe, respectful environment to share ideas, encouraging participation by all members of the community and bringing non-traditional partners together to create an action plan for moving forward.
Download the group's Collective Statement (Word doc)
Download the original event flyer (PDF)
Read about our Columbia Basin Chapter's work in Umatilla County
