[Vision2020] [Norton AntiSpam] Re: Moscow-Pullman Highway going commercial

[Tom Hansen]

Jerry Weitz stated:

 

"Unfortunately, Moscow has a distinct reputation of being anti
business/gridlocked both in action and in deed.  A few years ago, I had
UltraDent contact Idaho's Department of Commerce about locating a dental
research facility in Idaho. UltraDent has about 700 employees world wide and
250,000 square feet of production space. Parameters were: Close to a
University, dependable Airline connections, and cost of living/quality of
life considerations.  Boise, CDA were the recommended sites, not Moscow.
UltraDent works with a number of Universities here and abroad and with the
Medical School in Salt Lake. Thus with this perception, I believe, we,
together, can change, retain Quality of Life, and help UI with 21th Century
realities."

 

With the exception of "dependable Airline connections", Moscow meets the
remaining criteria.  With an airport whose only airline Is Horizon Air,
whose only destinations from Moscow are Lewiston and Seattle, perhaps a
regional airport would "fit the bill".  This idea has surfaced more than
once.  Why hasn't it gained any horsepower?

 

Tom Hansen

Vandalville, Idaho

 

"The Pessimist complains about the wind, the Optimist expects it to change
and the REALIST adjusts his sails." 
- Unknown 

 

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From: vision2020-bounces at moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-bounces at moscow.com]
On Behalf Of Jerry Weitz
Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 10:08 PM
To: Bill London; vision2020 at moscow.com
Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] Re: [Vision2020] Moscow-Pullman Highway going
commercial

 

Bill, Thanks for your thoughtful response.  Today, I was at  a brunch in
Pullman, mostly Whitman County business leaders, commissioners, etc., who
agreed that we (The Greater Palouse) ought to combine our efforts and become
much more integrated.  There was consensus that the present Moscow
governance is a challenge to deal with and  Latah County officials are not. 

UI/WSU Presidents and respective EDC's have a forum concerning the
"Knowledge Corridor Concept"  on Oct. 23 at Schweitzer's Event Center.  If
you want to attend, simply contact the LEDC before Oct. 20. and maybe we
could go together.  I also agree that growing local business is most
desirable.  In my experience with Lake Aircraft and recruiting DampSoft to
the area, we need to be coached to another level. Incidentally, both my sons
took classes at UI and  WSU although they did not graduate from either.
Their experiences were very favorable.

Unfortunately, Moscow has a distinct reputation of being anti
business/gridlocked both in action and in deed.  A few years ago, I had
UltraDent contact Idaho's Department of Commerce about locating a dental
research facility in Idaho. UltraDent has about 700 employees world wide and
250,000 square feet of production space. Parameters were: Close to a
University, dependable Airline connections, and cost of living/quality of
life considerations.  Boise, CDA were the recommended sites, not Moscow.
UltraDent works with a number of Universities here and abroad and with the
Medical School in Salt Lake. Thus with this perception, I believe, we,
together, can change, retain Quality of Life, and help UI with 21th Century
realities.

GMA is not in the business of finger pointing. Our first public forum,
Developing Trouble, would be an example of the 
GMA's committment to balance, public information, and civility.  Anyone can
become a member and can become involved. GMA's membership is approaching
300. 

The question: where do you think we should go from here?  Jerry  

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