Having a Clear Sense of our destiny makes current and future community decisions much easier to make.

The Drivers are founded off of the principle of the BHAG or Big Hairy Audacious Goal. By placing our BHAGS out in front of us and working backwards from the future – we can truly achieve our community destiny!

So how did the drivers come about? Through listening, lots and lots of listening to the community. Through this listening came candid discussions and the emergence of community stewards.

Center of Attractions 10,000 Trees a Year Regional Airport as an Economic Engine Bemidji Agenda for St. Paul Enhancing our Trails Outlook is Clear for Lake Bemidji Bemidji Says No Education as Key to Success A Thriving Downtown

Unique Opportunity in Southeast Lakesore One of the Top Hospitals in America An Innovation Economy A Telecommunications Future A Thriving University and Tech School Booming Jobs Four Lane Access A Declaration of Interdependence