Laura Dubin, rural development specialist with Rural community Assistance Corporation, listens carefully to project suggestions at the Recharge Our Community Economy workshop series orientation session Saturday, Oct. 19. Diane Sieker photo
A representative from the Rural Community Assistance Corporation brainstormed with local business owners, community activists and journalists during a Recharge Our Community Economy workshop series orientation and planning session Saturday, Oct. 19.Laura Dubin, rural development specialist for the company, handed out materials about the upcoming workshops and gave a short talk explaining the program. The group brought her up to speed regarding Anza’s unique challenges to economic growth, such as the U.S. Government v. Fallbrook Public Utility District water suit and Valley demographics.The history of the community, current economic development and state and national events are important aspects to consider when embarking on a rejuvenation project, Dubin said.“We want to d
