In October 2005, area officials from the Dothan, AL region came together to undertake a comprehensive planning effort that allowed citizens, elected leaders and business owners to identify the key issues to address in order that continued improvements could be made in the Wiregrass area.
The final result was the ENVISION Community Strategic Plan, bringing together community volunteers from the Wiregrass Foundation, Dothan Area Chamber Foundation, City of Dothan, Houston County and the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce as significant partners.
Once completed, the Strategic Plan identified the key issues to address and outlined specific, detailed goals, objectives and action steps for the community to take in order to achieve its ideal future.
With the Community Strategic Plan in place, the ENVISION Steering Committee and its volunteers are excited to begin the implementation phase of ENVISION. To read more about ENVISION’s background history, visit the About Us section.
How does ENVISION affect YOU? As the economic and cultural center of Southeast Alabama and parts of Georgia and Florida, the Wiregrass region is a growing community. With an economic history in agriculture and peanut farming, the Wiregrass region has since become a hub for retail, healthcare and other business activity. With growth and change comes the task of managing and preparing for these changes. YOU are needed to ensure that the region’s economy continues to prosper and that our community continues to flourish.
As a stakeholder, YOU must also stay abreast of the changes and the action steps being taken to ensure that the Wiregrass region continues to be a special place for all of us. There are several avenues that YOU can take to stay informed of the progress: (1) this ENVISION web site; (2) the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly newsletter, Chamber Connections, at www.dothan.com; (3) register to receive, via email only, ENVISION's quarterly updates when posted to this web site; and (4) most importantly, is YOUR involvement as a community volunteer.
Take some time to browse the ENVISION web site and visit often for up-to-date information. If you would like additional information on the ENVISION Community Strategic Plan or how you can become involved, visit the Contact Us section or contact the ENVISION staff at (334) 792-5138.
Together as a team, we can ensure the growth of our community and economy. Again, welcome to ENVISION! Join us in creating meaningful change in our community.
