By the year 2011, the Cross Village Rug Works will be a self-sustaining economic engine. We will support our mission with a well-balanced approach to our organization, to include but not be limited to the following areas of particular interest:

We will have a vital Board of Directors, an Executive Director and a Production Director, and will serve as an Employer of Choice in our Northern Michigan communities. Our staff of up to thirty full- and part-time skilled Artisans will be trained according to the high standards set by our Board and staff and have the opportunity to earn a sustainable income by creating hand-crafted textiles for sale through the Cross Village Rug Works.
The historical significance of the Cross Village region, thought by many to be the longest continuously inhabited area in Michigan, will be preserved through educational programming, record conservation, and textile design.

The Cross Village Rug Works will continue to be a vital part of the agricultural community by supporting local fiber farmers and milling manufacturers in Northern Michigan. We will demonstrate our support by continuing to purchase local fleece and utilize regional milling companies and educating community members of the value of our agricultural heritage.

Education will remain a focal point of our mission, and we will have developed partnerships and collaborations with colleges, schools, and organizations in our surrounding area. We will be recognized as the premier center for education and production of fiber arts. Our education and outreach efforts will include workshops for adults and children, field trips to local farms, curriculum for school sessions, and special events.