Sargent ECAP Purpose
Sargent ECAP Purpose
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The Sargent Economic Development Committee [LB 840] sponsored the Entrepreneurial Community Activation Process (ECAP) in Sargent to help identify priorities and actions for the future. The ECAP process, led by Nebraska Extension, creates an opportunity for all community members to share their ideas on the future through a community-wide survey and a series of community conversations. The process is a holistic approach to help communities support growth by understanding their unique characteristics, community assets, and potential opportunities.
The last full Sargent ECAP Community Conversation #4 was held on Dec 15 and had excellent attendance [35]. Most participants signed up to serve on one of the action planning committees, which started meeting in January 2026.
There will be an all-committee meeting on Wednesday, February 11th, at 6:00 PM at Sargent High School-Business classroom. This session features Caleb Pollard from Valley County Economic Development, who will share his experience in planning and funding related planned initiatives.
Community Conversations
Community Conversations
Interested residents and stakeholders are encouraged to join an ongoing action planning committee by contacting the lead person listed in the Action Planning Committee reports below.
AUGUST 21
AUGUST 21
Community Readiness, Characteristics, & Committee tasks
Community Readiness, Characteristics, & Committee tasks
Nov 13
Nov 13
Community Survey Results
Community Survey Results
Dec 4
Dec 4
Setting Priorities and Goals
Setting Priorities and Goals
Dec 15
Dec 15
Next Steps Toward Action
Next Steps Toward Action
Session Summary /Conversation #4 report Notes, including vision and goals
Slidedeck presentation
Jan2026 and ongoing
Jan2026 and ongoing
Action Plans[working]* & Committee assignments**[listed in each link]
Action Plans[working]* & Committee assignments**[listed in each link]
* These are draft report guides meant to be a resource adapted as needed. **Updated meeting minutes and assignments will be posted here as received, so MEMBERS SHOULD CHECK HERE TO PREPARE FOR THE NEXT HUDDLE/MEETING.
Community Survey Results
Community Survey Results
Community Discovery Survey - Data was analyzed on over 314 responses!
Community Survey Open-Ended comments were analyzed in this Thematic Report.
The Alumni Survey was completed by 63 ALUMNI who do NOT live in the Sargent area.
The Youth Survey was completed at SCHOOL by 53 students [grades 7-12]
Community Headwaters Reports:
Community Conversations
Community Conversations
Agendas, slide decks, and session summaries can be found in the drop-down menu under each meeting date above. Please join and action committee by opening the links to plans to find "convener" contact information.
Community Action Plans
Community Action Plans
As the community decides what, who and how priorities are to be accomplished, items will be posted here.
Action Team Priorities and Next Steps (As of February 2026)
On-Going Efforts/Progress
On-Going Efforts/Progress
Keep track of what is happening with the community action plans and projects.
Questions?
Questions?
For more information contact Shawn Kaskie or Jan Osborn
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