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 Mission
Statement: The West Yellowstone Economic Development
Council, Inc. (WYED) is a non-profit organization created for the
primary purpose of creating a healthier and more vibrant economy as
well as a revitalized community in West Yellowstone, Montana and the
surrounding Hebgen Lake Basin. WYED works toward this goal by
coordinating economic development planning and assisting with the
implementation of innovative projects in the community, by assisting
local government as a resource in planning public works and
administering of public and private investments and by coordinating
research, planning and advisory functions appropriate to the
attainment of its objectives. Through these activities, we will
assist in the natural and timely evolution of our economy by
creating and nourishing successful long-term partnerships with
public and private entities for the benefit of our community.
WYED OFFICERS
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EXECUTIVE BOARD |
DIRECTORS |
PAST
PRESIDENTS |
VOLUNTEER |
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Glenn Hales – President
Clyde Seely – Vice President
Mike Polkowske – Secretary/Treasurer
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Pierre Martineau
Glenn Hales |
Jamie Greene
Douglas Kehl |
Janna Turner |
WYED
TESTIMONIALS
"The West Yellowstone Economic Development Council (WYED) does a lot
of great work for the Town. The Buffalo Roam project and the ongoing
college feasibility study are perfect examples of the scope of their
work. WYED is working to build on what we have – a strong tourism
based community – and to expand into areas that will strengthen and
diversify our community."
Jamie Greene – Operations Manager Town of
West Yellowstone
"The West Yellowstone Economic Development Council has been an extra
catalyst for the projects of the Yellowstone Historic Center. They
have helped with funding for an updated walking tour brochure. The YHC is also participating in the college feasibility study, and
looks to be an active participant in this program. The WYED brings
needed focus on economic development in West Yellowstone."
Paul Shea,
Curator – Yellowstone Historic Center
"The West Yellowstone Economic Development Council serves an
important role in our community-one that has brought new involvement
and volunteerism. We are eager to support your efforts as you seek
to bring new business opportunities to West Yellowstone. Your
attention to such issues as business incentives, housing and work
force education will be especially appreciated and can only help to
expand our community’s ability to attract additional economic
engines to commit to West Yellowstone. Kudos to you and the entire
Council for the efforts that brought the Painted Buffalo project to
such a fantastic fruition. It establishes us as a community aware of
the importance of art and the wild world in which we have the good
fortune to reside."
Kay Mathews, President –
West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce |
