Bovill Vision:
Bovill is a close-knit, family-oriented, cohesive community where people respect traditional values while at the
same time we embrace new ideas. We have committed, thoughtful leaders focused on achieving the
community’s vision.
Bovill has a downtown village center built around our historic buildings. Our businesses capitalize on our unique
natural resources. We cater to people who love the outdoors and treasure our wildlife, lakes, and forests. Our
spas offer extraordinary mud-baths famous the world over!
Bonners Ferry Vision:
Bonners Ferry is a relaxed, alive, and inviting rural community that values its youth. We promote open
communication to keep our community connected. We value our citizens and strive to preserve our quality of
life. We prize education and recreational opportunities.
As a unique destination for visitors we promote exploration of our natural landscape. We achieve a balanced
growth that builds on our strengths and the sustainability of our existing natural resources. We nurture
innovative ideas and environmentally friendly small businesses that will shape our future for generations to
come.
Canyon Communities/Riggins Vision:
The Canyon Communities provide a safe, unique and exciting experience. We are attractive to both youth and
elders and have a healthy lifestyle and strong can-do attitude. We are at the forefront of shaping our own future
through our depth of leadership.
Riggins and the surrounding River Canyon communities are proud of our multitude of small village
entrepreneurs who invest in growth and sustainability. We maximize the opportunities of our natural resources,
such as our young people, our mind climate, and our recreation and heritage opportunities. We value our selfsufficient attitude and tenacity.
Cascade Vision:
Cascade is an attractive, proud community that has great “curb appeal”, intergenerational synergy and a culture
of respect. We bring all ages together to promote a close knit cohesive community that is a fun place to live and
work. We have a family-oriented environment offering a healthy and safe lifestyle. We are renowned for our
quality of life built on a powerful legacy for the future.
Cascade has capitalized on its unique location and offers a classic, four season, outdoor destination experience,
built upon a vibrant village center. We have created a thriving entrepreneurial tourism industry that builds on
our recreation opportunities; and our cultural, historical and natural landscapes. This is underpinned by an
innovative, diverse sector that adds value to our natural resource industry.
Coeur d’Alene Reservation Communities Vision:
Coeur d’Alene Reservation communities are close-knit communities with tribal and local governments working
in strong partnerships. We have open community conversations and full participation from our citizens. We are
renowned for our progressive, cohesive and collaborative communities and self-supportive rural life. We have a
strong belief in and support for education that provides for lifelong learning.
We have created vibrant bustling downtowns and a diverse, progressive, and innovative small business sector.
We have developed an abundance of savvy business people who cater to the multitude of recreational
enthusiasts and passing visitors.
Grangeville Vision:
Grangeville is a vibrant small town that offers unique cultural and recreational experiences for its residents and
visitors. We have a powerful sense of community where all people are able to thrive and grow. We highly value
education and encourage life-long learning.
Grangeville is a unique and desirable location with a great downtown where people can connect with each other
and sample our local food and lifestyle. We offer a variety of value-added products, and are welcoming to
entrepreneurial businesses that create interesting and attractive employment and careers.
Kendrick-Juliaetta Vision:
Kendrick-Juliaetta and the 7 Ridges is a close knit and nurturing community that attracts families of all ages.
We offer a strong and complete education in both academic and vocational areas. We maintain our small town
values awhile growing in a moderate and thoughtful manner. We have a culture of being open and inclusive
offering a diversity of events and attractions that appeal to young and old alike.
Kendrick-Juliaetta and the 7 Ridges is operating together form a coordinated plan where we are building on,
and adding value to, our traditional agricultural and resource based industries. We are THE place to stop for
recreation, local food, and a great small town experience. We support our entrepreneurs and our innovative
industries with great infrastructure that connects us to the world.
Kooskia Vision:
Kooskia encourages civil discussion and participation by citizens of all ages. We value our youth, their energy
and enthusiasm. We maintain our close knit community by connecting our youth with experienced citizens
through mentoring.
Kooskia has a diverse economy that builds on our natural resources such as our unique rivers, abundant forests
and our creative caring people. We connect to global markets and support our niche industries, light
manufacturing and local artisans by providing pathways through trainings and apprenticeships that provide a
living wage. As a popular recreation destination, we showcase our local value added products and our small
town flavor.
Prairie Communities Vision Statement:
The Prairie Communities are proactive, cohesive, and collaborative communities which nurture our citizens and
visitors alike. We have a deep commitment to family values. We develop leadership skills and abilities in our
youth to enhance their future and contribute to our community.
The Prairie community provides a unique experience with our recreational heritage and cultural opportunities.
Our Cottonwood Butte is a centerpiece to our nature based tourism. We have an entrepreneurial economic with
a small-town atmosphere where young people can find success and seniors can find security in retirement. We
have built on our value-added agriculture and protected our farming identity while marketing in today’s
economy.
Silver Valley Vision:
The Silver Valley is a united community surrounded by wisely managed natural resources and endless
recreational opportunities. We respect one another create and maintain our shared value; and openly
demonstrate compassion for ALL our people.
We have a healthy and vibrant local economy, building on our diverse resources and our rich history. We foster
an entrepreneurial environment focused on a self-sufficient balanced economy, specializing in tourism, arts,
culture, and services for our aging population.
Stites Vision:
Stites is a safe, close-knit and compassionate community that prides itself in maintaining a “small town” feel. We
are an exciting and positive place that is attractive to our young people. We are proud of; and famous for; our
uniqueness and our rich heritage and culture.
Stites has a sustainable balanced economy that is conducive to the success of future generations. Our local
businesses thrive due to a “CAN DO” mentality and strong entrepreneurial spirit. We have unique value added
ventures that are linked to our area’s wilderness and natural resources, our history, local craftsmanship, art and
culture.
St. Maries Vision:
St. Maries is a nurturing, caring and neighbor oriented community. We are strongly connected though our family
values which strengthen our community. Our inviting and friendly, tolerant community environment attracts
and retains young people who are included and treated as valued citizens.
We value and build on our strong timber industry and our renowned river based history. We have a thriving,
diverse small business economy where our entrepreneurs have developed eco-friendly, technologically
accessible connections for the entire community. We have created world-class recreational, nature based
tourism, and arts and culture opportunities for both locals and visitors alike.
Troy Vision Statement:
Troy is a welcoming community that attracts young families and values visitors and locals alike. It is OK to be
different in Troy! We offer diverse cultural and social events that appeal to a wide variety of interests. Our
community is designed to promote healthy and active residents of all ages. Our great local events draw people
together, building a sense of community and connectedness.
Troy’s economy is growing steadily. We are a destination location with a vibrant, bustling historic village center,
with walking and biking trails. We support youth entrepreneurship and nurture new and existing businesses
that are attractive to investors with financial capital. We add value to our local agricultural products and have
an emerging, innovative green industry sector.
UpRiver Vision Statement:
UpRiver is a close knit community that welcomes newcomers and encourages participation of all its residents.
We have vibrant and thriving village centers with organized community-wide activities that enhance our
quality of life. We have a thriving arts and culture sector that celebrates our heritage and traditions.
The Upriver community builds on our self-reliant culture with our entrepreneurial environment that preserves
our rural lifestyle. We have achieved a balance in economic growth, tourism, and quality of life. Our community
is unified by our family-friendly village centers.