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Friends of the Gateway Region,
The movie “Field of Dreams” serves up one of the most memorable lines in American cinema: “If you build it, he will come.” The speaker alludes to how building a real baseball field in a cornfield will lure the ghost of a legendary player.
In a way, that reflects our work as economic development visionists. We need to build the infrastructure where major businesses, manufacturers and investors will come and call this their home field.
To better understand this idea, look no further than the needed major upgrades along Route 460. First, we’re initiating conversations to address long-standing safety concerns on the four-lane road, focusing on an upgrade to the Rives Road Interchange, a crucial trucking link since the late 1950s. Next comes water and wastewater improvements in the region, allowing us to deliver the critical resources for business growth.
In every case, we’re not selling a dream to prospective investors but an achievable reality. Having established the framework so they can easily picture themselves here underscores our commitment to a prosperous future for all.
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