The Research and Development Committee will conduct research of existing programs, seek out "success stories" and begin a feasibility and marketing study. (HOW)

CHAIR: Lisa Benjamin is willing to chair-others interested?

• Define local product
• What studies exist? Compile existing surveys (open space, second homeowners, etc.)
• 'Piggy back' into proposed studies; utilize colleges and research opportunities
• Compile listings and info of successful programs/models elsewhere
• Compile what other successful models are utilizing to market (catalog, store-front, internet, etc.)

Committee Leads:
Lisa Benjamin
Marcy Allen

Committee Members:
Tom Flavin