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Power of 32 begins idea exchanges

Date: 7/27/2010

Patrick Buchnowski pbuchnowski@tribdem.com

SOMERSET -- The Power of 32 muscled into Somerset County on Tuesday.

Power of 32 is a “regional visioning initiative” involving counties in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio and West Virginia. The goal is to form a regional plan that includes strengthening the economy and creating jobs.

One of dozens of planned public meetings was held Tuesday at Somerset Church of the Brethren on Plank Road. About 35 people - including county commissioners, police officials, business leaders and others - turned out.  

“The point is to share ideas so we can make our region grow, not just Somerset County,” said county Commissioner John Vatavuk, a Power of 32 steering committee member.  

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