Economic Support & Recovery Task Force

Unprecedented efforts are underway to understand and respond to the impacts people are experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Stevensville Economic Support & Recovery Task Force includes a broad range of stakeholders building a partnership of public and private for-profit and non-profit entities. The team is built from a team of experts and professionals that share a passion for our community and an enthusiasm for positive growth.

The Task Force will be guided be the following economic recovery priorities:

• Support small businesses: Small businesses and nonprofits are significant cultural and economic drivers for Stevensville. Support is needed to help businesses and community organizations manage temporary closures, revenue drops, or increased need for services.
• Prioritize vulnerable people: Stevensville will prioritize, design, and implement policies to create more equitable outcomes for our vulnerable populations.
• Support local arts and culture: Stevensville must sustain the individuals, organizations, and businesses that contribute to our unique character that may not be able to operate per public health guidance.
• Complement Federal and State efforts: Significant resources for small businesses and vulnerable populations will flow from the Federal and State governments. It is important that Stevensville understand the funds, programs, and other stimulus programs and direct local dollars to fill the gaps.
• Connect Stevensville’s workforce to jobs: Work is the foundation to housing and food security, healthcare, and psychological wellbeing for individuals and families. Stevensville must help connect workers who have been laid-off with employment, with a focus on positions with upward mobility and protecting worker safety.
• Promote Stevensville: Stevensville will continue an reinforce efforts to promote the community as a good place to live, work, and explore.

The Task Force will begin meeting next week and continue through June 30 to develop short-, medium- and long-term strategy recommendations. Members of the public are invited to share their ideas for economic recovery by emailing info@townofstevensville.com. We also hope you will take the below survey.

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