We Are One Economy
"We Are One Economy" is a WREP inspired collaborative project designed to raise awareness about the importance of people and businesses spending more of their internet and out of town purchasing dollars in the local economy.
If we can recapture an increasing portion of our total spending with local stores and professionals, we can improve our economy through the multiplier effect of new dollars circulating through the valley.
We understand there is little increased demand for goods and services in this economy. But let's not give up. Let's attract our friends and neighbors back into our stores, showrooms and waiting rooms by providing total customer satisfaction. That means offering better customer service, the best possible pricing, and quality products that people want and need.
No one wants the Wal-Mart / Amazon experience to be our only shopping experience, but unless we support local businesses, that is exactly where we are headed! On the other hand, merchants/ professionals need to provide a total value proposition that works for consumers.
Advisory Group:
- Greg Randolph - SVMA
- Michael David – Sun Valley Produce
- Jack Bariteau – Developer, Hotelier
- Randy Hall – Mayor of Ketchum
- Micah Austin – ED City of Hailey
- Harry Griffith – Sustain Blaine
- Rob Santa – Sturtevant's
- Bob Rosso – Elephant's Perch
- Terry Ring – Silver Creek Outfitters
- Kelly Mitchell – SV Company
- Chip Atkinson - Atkinsons
- Bryan Furlong – Zions Bank
- Eric Seder – SV Shutters and Shades
- George Kirk – Kirk-Group
- Patrick Buchanan – Hailey Chamber
- Jon Duval – Ketchum CDC
- Steve Mills – Webb
- Greg Bloomfield – Wood River Insurance
- Lisa Horowitz – ED City of Ketchum
- Candice Pate – Anticipate
- Matt Gorby – Limpopo Design
- Cory Ballentine – Enso Audio & Web Design
- Don Leonard – Ketchum Kitchens
- Norma Hale – T's & Temptations
- Lacy Hernandez – ID Dept of Labor
- Jeff Knight – Tamarck Inn, Wood River Inn
- Jerry Seiffert – Express
- Dan Olmstead – SEIDO / ID Power
- Patrick Maguire – The Copy Center
- Kristy Heitzman – Hailey Chamber
- Steve Johnston - The Weekly Sun
- Justin Williams – SVPN / RUG
- Gretchen Palmer – SVPN / RUG
- Carol Waller – SV Wellness Institute