Taking Action Toward Change
Taking Action Toward Change Residents of Kamiah know firsthand the importance of having a plan, a strategic roadmap providing direction for the future of this rural north central Idaho community. Yet they also know that just like having a roadmap and a car with no gas, a community having a plan without leadership goes nowhere. Fortunately, Kamiah, Idaho, bears both a plan and people to bring it to life.

Scenic State Park
With its pristine lakes, virgin pines, swimming beach, and nesting osprey, Scenic State Park is well deserving of its name. Its 3,360 acres are preserved bacause of the hard work of a group of conservationists.

Rabbit Hill Farm
A vermiculture farm in central Texas producing organic compost and potting soil from worm castings and other natural materials.

Originals Casual Wear
Cheryl Gjevre, president of an exclusive line of women's casual clothing, credits the support of the community and lessons learned along the way for her continually growing success. 

Alderspring Ranch
Salmon, Idaho · Grass fed beef may appear hip today, given all the current public awareness and media attention on the livestock industry, heightened by Mad Cow disease scares. But garner an understanding of Glenn nand Caryl Elzinga's lifestyle and approach to ranching at Alderspring Ranch and one realizes this isn't a business based on a short-lived fad. "With care, livestock, wildlife and botanical diversity are compatible," explains Caryl.