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~ TH10/169 Corridor Coalition 2008 Membership Plan A strong foundation of membership in the TH10/t69 Corridor Coalition requires participation from local, regional and state levels of government. Input from the general public and private sector is also necessary to understand and incorporate varying perspectives into the transportation planning and decision-making process. In 2005 the TH10/169 Corridor Coalition expanded membership to the business community along TH10/169 as community partners. A number of local business owners have joined the Coalition during this time and interest among the business community has increased as a whole as a result of Coalition efforts. While this trend is extremely positive, 2008 will involve working with a select few prospective businesses to become members, versus many random targets. Efforts will also be directed at implementing ways to more actively engage elected officials from member agencies, and more effectively demonstrate the value of the Coalition. Community Partner Member Benefits Businesses with a membership in the Coalition have contributed financially to the organization and in some cases been fairly active in the meetings and functions of the groups; however, the majority have become members as testimony to their interest in seeing change and movement with regard to transportation improvements along the corridor and been inactive otherwise. Each community partner has a different expectation in terms of the benefit they receive from Coalition efforts; regardless, all community partner members are offered the same opportunities. Examples of member benefits include the following: • Business logo inclusion on all materials distributed as part of external communication. • Recipient of Emails updates, newsletters, brochures, and other methods of communication relative to Coalition activities. • Invited to Coalition Board meetings and other member events. • Notice of events relative to community projects, celebrations, and other public meetings along the corridor. • Provided direct contact and access to local policy and decision makers through the Coalition. Access to staff to obtain a better understanding of the project development process, upcoming projects, studies and planning activities, and funding discussions. Provided a forum and vehicle to voice their thoughts and concerns directly to those who are involved in planning activities. II. Recruitment Activities • Meet with community leaders along the corridor to promote Coalition activities and the value of coalition membership. TH10/169 Corridor Coalifion The Tinklen6erg Group DRAFT 2008 Membership Plan 1 January 2008