OCKG Talk  

September 24, 2007

The North Omaha Development Project is ready to announce the next steps for economic development in North Omaha. They have scheduled a community meeting at North High School at 6 pm to roll out their strategy.

There will be a special edition of On The Real with Carlos Carr Sr with special co host Mr. Walter Brooks. Our Guest will be a member of the North Omaha Development Project on October 2 at 7 pm.

So please plan on joining us to hear what is being planned to develop North O. 
You can also post your questions and concerns on this blog or email to ockgtalk@yahoo.com. Or simply join us for the discussion and call in live 646 716 9236.

My concerns are as follows:

Will the development of North Omaha include the use of businesses already in North O to
help develop new areas of North O?

Will resources be available to Blacks to development businesses from the idea stage to open the doors stage? 

Will most of the development be based on businesses outside the Black community?

Will development include enticing existing Black own business not based in North O to relocation in North O?

Will development include trade skills development for Black youth and employment of the youth after they are trained with companies involved with the construction phrase of the development of North O?

Will franchises trying to relocate to North O be offered to Blacks?

Do the plans for development include a Black Chamber of Commerce or Black Business Alliance?

How many Black owned businesses outside of Omaha are being wooed to relocate or will be involved in the development/construction phrase in North O?

Will new quality and affordable housing be a part of the development of North O?

You are welcome to add your concerns