NC STEP 
       Support resources provided by the NC Small Towns 
           Economic Prosperity Program (NC STEP): Financial 
           Support, Training and Coaching
       Objectives of NC STEP
            •  Develop a team of local citizen leaders empowered by the town 
               and committed to  a long term economic development effort
            •  Assist the Leadership Team with producing a comprehensive 
               strategic economic development plan
            •  Provide initial funding to assist with project implementation 
  NC STEP 
    What STEP is not:
       A Top Down Approach to Strategic Planning
       A Strategic Plan Forgotten on a Shelf
       A Plan with no Implementation Strategy
       A Plan with no Capacity to Fulfill
       Lack of Action because of  Money
 NC STEP Ultimate Goals
  Create Jobs
  Increase Public and Private Investment
   in the Community
  Leverage Resources
  Create Wealth
  What We’ve Done 
   Build an Inclusive Leadership Team
   Mission of the NC STEP Leadership Team:
    The Siler City NC STEP Leadership Team is a diverse 
    group seeking to enhance the quality of life for 
    present and future generations by reaching out and 
    functioning as a partner, advisor and participant in the 
    Siler City community.  Our goal is to promote sound 
    growth, economic development and the revitalization 
    of Siler City.
  What We’ve Done 
   Monthly Leadership Team Meetings since August 2010
   Drafted a Vision Statement
   Created a Community Profile
   Reviewed the Local and County Economy
   Developed Community Assessment, including assets and 
    limiting factors for economic development and prosperity
   Identified Strategies to achieve Vision