We want to just tell the community what stage we are in this process.

As the surveys have indicated, we need to become more regional in our thinking, bringing in other communities and even some cooperation with the other two states neighboring us.

There's a big focus on education and workforce development. If you've got the workforce then you can hopefully grow the economy through more business and more jobs.

You have to listen to the community.

Small businesses in the community would be forced to seek banking services from their biggest competitor, Wal-Mart .

Our goal is to see a nice development to give you a gateway entry into your community in the south and the west that is in keeping with your high standards.