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Show salt lake free not for sale volume one june 1, 1972 number forty-on- e Model Cities Task Force In From left, Rick Rappaport and Bill Dunn assist in development of Minority Economic Development Coalition. The Model Cities Transportation and Highways Coalition Formed to Aid Minority Economic Efforts by Kirk Terry The Minority Economic Development Coalition (MEDC) is a new organization, forming a coalition of the community's minority sector for economic growth. Tony Salazar called the meeting to order at the State Capitol, May 24, stating that the coalition is a group effort of ''oppressed'' people, uniting their resources to stimulate minority economic growth and stability in the community. Explaining in depth the concept of the coalition. Tats Misaka, representing the Japanese community, said the coalition, for political reasons, is a united effort concentrating on four main areas for economic growth: 1 . Construct a strong ''united front." Maintain strength through purpose and need. 2. Provide support for sub groups: churches, cultural groups, individuals, etc. 3. Provide assistance (when the expertise is formed as part of the coalition) in the fields of accounting, technical operations and business packaging, managerial, etc. 4. A combination of services in employment placement, information service, funding counseling, etc. Misaka stressed the point that only a "united effort" by all Action Task Force with Bea Valdez, Task Force Assistant, was instrumental in obtaining two new stop signs at the intersection of 5th North and 1st West. This intersection had been the scene of several accidents and it is hoped that the present stop system will curtail speeding vechicles in the area. "4-wa- y sectors of the minority community can make the Bea Valdez, Transportation and Highways Task Force Assistant, shows off newly installed stop sign. coalition efficient enough to actually haveeconomic impact for the minority business. The coalition can act as a liason between the man with a workable idea for a business or a growth Photos by Roger Taylor and expansion idea for an existing business. "I feel a great deal has been done," said Misaka addressing himself to the present stance of the new coalition. Bill Dunn, director of the Salt Lake County Community Development Department, a Model Cities project contracted with the County, said his agency will be working with the coalition Tats Misaka Misaka said the banks as well constructing business packages as the minority must undergo an that can be presented to banks education wherein the banks will and other funding institutions. The agency, Dunn said, will develop the types of business packages that can help start businesses or stimulate existing businesses. However, he said, the prospective businessman must demonstrate good character, have a workable plan, capital and that the agency will offer the needed continuing assistance. Paul Klein, acting executive secretary of the coalition said, that the efforts of the coalition and the Development Agency will be concentrated on breaking down the "minority barrier" which banks exhibit when a minority asks for money. not be afraid to loan money to minorities and the minority must therefore demonstrate his ability and capacity to be a good risk. MEDC is designed to help educate both sectors. All the members of the coalition expressed the need for a strong membership in MEDC. Even though a formal organized coaliton has not been formed, the members said it is shaping up as a viable, worthwhile organization. The members agreed saying only by constructing an organization for minority businessmen can he be fairly represented business community. in the Summer Camp Program for Redwood Youth is located about 20 miles from Salt Lake Camp Spruce City at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon. It is a Salt Lake County owned camping facility with cabins, cots, fireplaces, and many other recreational facilities. Boys and girls can register now to attend a camp session at a cost of only $4.00 per youngster and this fee can be paid by working for the Redwood Service Center. A free bus will take the youngsters (boys from 9:00 a.m. Friday, June 16 to Sunday 5:00 p.m.June 18; girls from 9:00 a.m. Monday, June 19 to Wednesday 5:00 p.m. June 21) from the Redwood Elementary School to the campand bring them back. Hiking, cooking, games, volleyball, horseshoes and campfire singing will be supervised by qualified counselors and adults. There are a limited number of places available at the camp. If you are interested in attending, please before June 13. Contact register Glen Luat 2717 Redwood Road or call 466-875for additional information or to register. 5 |
