(LAGRANGE) – More than 90 people participated in four recent focus sessions sponsored by the LaGrange County Community Foundation.

The facilitators of those sessions provided an update on the process Wednesday during a luncheon at the LaGrange American Legion.

Mark Becker says county residents identified the top opportunity they see for the County. ...... {LISTEN}.

Becker says there is strong consensus on the most pressing challenge facing the County. ...... {LISTEN}.

Other challenges are working together to develop shared goals, workforce education and job training, and developing a LaGrange County “brand”.

The Envision process is moving forward with focus group meetings planned with the Amish and young leaders in the county.