Strategic Direction

On March 12, 2025, the VVCDO held a strategic planning session with Verde Valley leadership representing the municipalities, elected officials, business leaders and non-profits. The meeting was facilitated by Martina Kuehl of Kuehl Enterprises. The purpose of the meeting was to set priorities and direction for the organization related to housing.

Recommended Role for VVCDO

Facilitator/Intermediary. The organization becomes directly involved in the planning and coordination of specific projects and programs. Sometimes the involvement consists of providing technical assistance to both private and nonprofit sector organizations to facilitate project or program development. In other instances, the organization may act on behalf of the community to help seek out, review and recommend approvals of specific projects or programs. In this role, the organization is involved in helping almost every project or program, but it has direct responsibility for none and there are few, if any, direct rewards. This role can cause conflict if the organization is caught in the middle of an irresolvable dispute between organizations, local government, or residents and neighborhood groups. (Martina Kuehl, Kuehl Enterprises)

The following reflects the top priorities and direction identified through the planning process.

Focus Area - Perception, Understanding, and Education
· Develop and implement an education and outreach program.
· Develop a formal and consistent process and presentation for working with all constituents involved in a development project.

Focus Area - Municipal Practice and Implementation
· Develop and implement a process that ensures the success of proposed projects.
· Identify and implement the best regional practices.

Focus Area - Builder and Developer
· Work with developers in identifying successful and needed projects.