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Mission Statement Ports‐to‐Plains is a grassroots alliance of communities and businesses whose mission is to advocate for a robust transportation infrastructure to promote economic security and prosperity throughout North America’s energy and agricultural heartland.TRANSCRIPT
Mission Statement
• Ports-to-Plains is a grassroots alliance of communities and businesses whose mission is to advocate for a robust transportation infrastructure to promote economic security and prosperity throughout North America’s energy and agricultural heartland.
Message Points
1. We are committed to working as an alliance to improve transportation infrastructure and business networks, by ensuring appropriate funding levels, so business and industry can thrive.
2. We are focused on the economic and business interests that are the lifeblood of the region.
3. We are a voice for our small town, grassroots members who may otherwise not have access to the right audiences.
Ports-to-Plains Alliance
It’s about connections ….
A pipeline!
Ports-to-Plains Alliance
PORTS-TO-PLAINS ALLIANCE WHAT WE’VE ACHIEVED
• Since 1998– Over $1 billion new
highway investment– $192.2 Million
currently under construction
• Grew from 4-state coalition to 9-state alliance
• Partners in Canada & Mexico
• Staff in CO, NE, ND, TX and DC
Why Does the Alliance Matter?
Nearly half of U.S. oil and gas productionSource: U.S. Department of Energy
Why Does the Alliance Matter?
Primary pipeline corridor for North America’s oil
Why Does the Alliance Matter?
7 of America’s top 10 wind statesSource: U.S. Department of Energy
Why Does the Alliance Matter?
America’s agricultural heartland.Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Elected Officials
State and Federal
It’s about the rural heartland …
Most communities have little voice in Washington, D.C.
Most communities are a long way from their state capitals.
Most communities under 20,000 population
PTP Alliance Memberships
Regular Members
Municipalities $0.61 per capital
Counties $0.10 per capita
Voting Members, Eligible for Board of Directors
PTP Alliance Memberships
Associate Members
Alliance Members Negotiated
Regional Sister Organizations … Staffing
One Board of Directors Seat
PTP Alliance Memberships
Associate Members
Chambers/ED $250
No voting status
PTP Alliance Memberships
Associate Members
Business Members $2,000-$50,000
Advisory Council and Workgroups
Energy Summit
April 8-9, 2010
Omni-Interlocken Hotel
Broomfield, CO
Washington, DC Fly-in
April 26-30, 2010
Annual Meeting
Schedule …
September 22-24, 2010
Location …
Rapid City, SD
Joe KielyVice President of OperationsP.O. Box 9Limon, CO 80828P: 303-586-1787C: [email protected]