[Vision2020] Monday Walmart meeting

[Bill London]

Wal-Mart Forum Planned

 

The Moscow Civic Association (MCA) is sponsoring a public forum on Monday, January 9, at 7 pm, at the 1912 Center in Moscow to discuss the effects the proposed Super Wal-Mart would have on Moscow's economy. 

            The forum will include a panel discussion with four participants: Stephen Cooke, Andrew Crapuchettes, Jeff Harkins, and B.J. Swanson.

Stephen Cooke an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology at the UI. His areas of research are rural economic development and public finance.

Andrew Crapuchettes is Chief Executive Officer of Economic Modeling Specialists Inc. (EMSI) of Moscow.  He has been in the hi-tech industry for over 12 years working with 3D modeling and software design.  More recently he has co-authored papers and given speeches on economic development, Input/Output analysis and community college curricula demand.  

         Jeff Harkins is an Accounting Professor at the UI and a former chair of the department. He is a member of the board of directors of the Latah Economic Development Council and a past President of the Idaho Society of CPA's.

B. J. Swanson is a life-long resident of Latah County.  She is Vice President of American West Bank, Chair of the Board of Gritman Medical Center and serves on the boards of the Idaho Economic Advisory Council, Latah Economic Development Council, Palouse Surgery Center and Whitepine Foundation for Education.

In addition to questions from the audience, panelists will be given five questions in advance. The MCA seeks input from public about the content of these questions.  Please send suggested questions to <joekc at adelphia.net>. The five questions will be posted on Moscow Vision 2020 and in other venues prior to the forum.

The Moscow Civic Association is a non-profit citizen's organization that strives to improve the quality of life for Moscow residents.  The mission of Moscow Civic Association is to inform community members about important local issues and encourage civic participation.  More information is available on the MCA website, www.moscowcivic.org

 
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