BRPC 2011 Annual Report Available Online
The Booonslick Regional Planning Commission held its annual meeting on Thursday, December 1, 2011. The guest speaker at the meeting was Bill Emmons from the Federal Reserve Bank in St. Louis. Click here to view Bill’s presentation on the economic outlook of the Boonslick Region. At this meeting the Board of Directors approved restructuring the Transporation Advisory Committee. Click here to view the approved TAC structure.
State of Missouri Releases New House District Boundaries
HOUSE APPORTIONMENT PLAN 2011
2010 Regional Census Data Reports available click here
The Boonslick Regional Planning Commission grew by 29% from 2000 to 2010 according to the U.S. Census Bureau which recently released data from the 2010 Census. Lincoln County continues to be the 2nd fastest growing county in the State from 2000-2010; while Warren County ranks as the 3rd fastest growing county. To view the complete listing of reports click here.
2011 Regional Transportation Priorities
Priorities for regional transportation investments have been developed by the Boonslick Regional Planning Commission Transportation Advisory Committee. For a complete list of needs and priorities click here.
Regional Unemployment Remains High-Trending Lower
The unemployment rate is seeing slight improvement, however the region’s unemployment rate still remains above the state and national averages. Lincoln County’s rate is a 9.0% down from 10.0% for the same period last year, Montgomery County’s rate is 9.4% down from 9.9% for the same period last year, and Warren County’s rate is 8.6% down from 9.6% for the same period last year. For a historical view of the regional and state unemployment rates click on the graph below.
Services
The Boonslick staff provides an array of professional services such as grant preparation and administration, solid waste administration, community planning, transportation planning, environmental planning, GIS and mapping, data management, disaster relief, and current issue forums. Activities include:
- Transportation and Traffic Analysis
- Community Planning
- Environmental Planning
- Economic Development
- Grant Writing and Administration
- Project Development, Management and Administration
- Geographic Information Systems
- Information Systems
- Data Library
The Commission also provides employment services, job training and education in cooperation with the State of Missouri. The Missouri Career Center programs include:
- Adult and Dislocated Worker Training Programs
- Youth Training Programs
- Labor Market Information
The Boonslick Regional Planning Commission takes an active role in community and economic development issues. For further information on any of these services, or to send comments regarding this website, call Steve W. Etcher, Executive Director, at (636) 456-3473 or send an email to etcher@boonslick.org.
MISSION STATEMENT
To improve the quality of life in the Boonslick Region (Lincoln, Montgomery & Warren counties) through community, economic and workforce development initiatives; conserving and protecting natural resources; protecting the citizens through emergency planning and preparedness activities; promoting efficiency in governmental programs through sound planning practices; and promoting collaborative approaches to regional challenges.
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