[Vision2020] B. J. Swanson Named LEDC Executive Director

[Joe Campbell]

Wonderful news! Congratulations BJ and thanks for the article Tom. Joe

On Thu, Jan 5, 2012 at 4:47 AM, Rosemary Huskey
<donaldrose at cpcinternet.com>wrote:

> Great article – great outcome for Latah County!****
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> Rose Huskey****
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> *From:* vision2020-bounces at moscow.com [mailto:
> vision2020-bounces at moscow.com] *On Behalf Of *Tom Hansen
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 05, 2012 3:34 AM
> *To:* Moscow Vision 2020
> *Cc:* B J Swanson
> *Subject:* [Vision2020] B. J. Swanson Named LEDC Executive Director****
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> A well deserved congratulations to B. J. Swanson, one of Latah County's
> finest resources.****
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> Courtesy of today's (January 5, 2012) Moscow-Pullman Daily News.****
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>  Swanson named LEDC executive director****
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> *By Amelia Veneziano Daily News staff writer*****
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> After five months of placing 'interim' before her title, BJ Swanson is the
> new executive director of the Latah Economic Development Council.****
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> Swanson, who retired from AmericanWest Bank in July, says jobs are her top
> priority in the role.****
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> That means helping existing businesses throughout Latah County expand, as
> well as bringing in new ones.****
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> "Quite often, what businesses need is a second set of eyes to help them,"
> Swanson said. "I serve as a central contact for businesses, helping them
> resolve problems when they do need help."****
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> Swanson worked in banking for 46 years and has been involved with the LEDC
> since 1988.****
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> She will work 12 hours a week in the position, which necessitates hiring
> an assistant executive director to work 20 hours per week. The LEDC has
> received several applications for the position and will make a hiring
> decision soon. Swanson intends to work two years as executive director, and
> envisions eventually turning the reins over to the hired individual.****
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> For the board, securing Swanson was a coup.****
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> "We know what BJ's made of. She's got the connections and experience. She
> goes out and talks to someone, and 'boom boom,' there's a new business in
> Potlatch," said board member Robin Woods. Woods started a business in the
> region and had Swanson's assistance in securing an SBA loan, as well as
> with banking.****
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> "At some council meetings, there's lots of talk and grinding away, but
> with BJ, she knows what she's talking about and gets stuff done," Woods
> said. "We're very lucky in Latah County to have her."****
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> For Swanson, it's about going while it's fun. As the chairman of the board
> at Gritman Medical Center, a volunteer position, and with the LEDC, she's
> happy to stay involved in the community.****
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> "In two years, if I still have the energy and they still want me, I'll
> keep going," she said. "I enjoy it, so we'll see what happens."****
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> Seeya later, Moscow.****
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> Tom Hansen****
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> Spokane, Washington****
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> "If not us, who?****
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> If not now, when?"****
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> - Unknown****
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