Sustainable Model
In 2021, there will be a leadership structure and communication mechanism established for primary stakeholders filling a Steering Committee and coordination entity role. Starting in 2022, ElevatePA and the key stakeholders will establish and manage a volunteer program. Beginning in 2023, ElevatePA will transition to a new, sustainable model that will develop an updated 5-year strategic action plan by the end of 2025.
Strategy 4A – ElevatePA requires an optimal, inclusive representation of stakeholders who are committed to provide leadership for at least five (5) years and are determined to realize the vision of this plan.
Action Plan 4A-1
In 2021, establish a broad-based commitment of support for the ElevatePA Strategic Action Plan among Steering Committee members, identify leadership from that group to form an Executive Committee, and submit a draft resolution to the Port Angeles City Council for their consideration of a codified City commitment and prioritization of resources to the district.
Action Plan 4A-2
By the end of 2022, the Sustainable Model Team, in cooperation with the City of Port Angeles, will research, analyze and develop a recommendation for City code designation that will enable the achievement long term strength and sustainability.
Action Plan 4A-3
Starting in 2022, the ElevatePA Executive Committee will empower the Strategy Implementation Teams to pursue their section of the plan including resource requests and regular progress reports to the Executive Committee.
Action Plan 4A-4
Beginning in 2022, the ElevatePA Executive Committee will plan and hold an annual celebration including progress made and highlighting super efforts.
Strategy 4B – Consistent, meaningful, and facilitated communication between all stakeholders will improve the execution and sustainability of the ElevatePA vision, values and purpose.
Action Plan 4B-1
In Q1 of 2022, the Sustainable Model Team will design, establish and launch a regular stakeholder communication system to inform, exchange information, answer questions.
Action Plan 4B-2
Before 2023, the Sustainable Model Team will partner with the City of Port Angeles to evaluate, select and launch an online service request forum for maintenance and repair specifically for the district area.
Action Plan 4B-3
Before 2023, the Sustainable Model Team will work with the Port Angeles Police Department of design, evaluate and launch a safety and security communication platform enabling direct communication with dispatch and among businesses.
Action Plan 4B-4
Before 2023, the ElevatePA Steering Committee will identify launch a district advocate resource that is the primary contact for questions and resources about the district and Strategic Action Plan.
Strategy 4C – Availability and commitment of volunteer human capital is imperative to the execution of the action plans and overall sense of community ownership of the district.
Action Plan 4C-1
In 2022, the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce will prepare a base list of volunteers and event resources with contact information.
Action Plan 4C-2
Beginning in 2022, the Sustainable Model Team will coordinate with the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce to establish a volunteer training program, including certification.
Action Plan 4C-3
Beginning in 2022, the Sustainable Model Team with the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce will hold an annual event to recognize and celebrate the volunteers that have participated in the ElevatePA and Chamber of Commerce events.
Action Plan 4C-4
In 2023, the Sustainable Model Team will design and launch an ElevatePA leadership workshop to support and strengthen the organization.
Strategy 4D – This ElevatePA strategic action plan is an initial effort to realize long term vibrancy of the district and benefits to our community and includes a transition to a sustainable organizational model.
Action Plan 4D-1
Upon the establishment of the ElevatePA Steering Committee, an annual budget including source and use of funds will be adopted.
Action Plan 4D-2
The Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce will provide strategy administration services and support to the ElevatePA Steering Committee and Strategy Teams through 2023.
Action Plan 4D-3
Beginning in December 2022, the ElevatePA Steering Committee will conduct progress assessments and measurements based upon a Strategy Roadmap Table that is based on this strategic action plan.
Action Plan 4D-4
In 2025, the ElevatePA Leadership Team will conduct a SWOT analysis of the progress and current state of ElevatePA and design a recommendation for the future and sustainability.