December 1, 2005

General Meeting of Chamber of Commerce 12/6/05

Tentative Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES

OLD BUSINESS
Review Outline from last meeting - additions/deletions
Identify Key Points for folow-up
Who is responsible for follow-up? Funding, staff?


NEW BUSINESS

Carl Smith - Riverdays update

Blue/White space presentation on signage.

New marketing and communications strategies to get out the word about Rising Sun and Ohio County as a great place to live, work or play.

DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE FUTURE TARGETED PROGRAM TOPICS

Defining Downtown Retailing through the Customer Es. Looking at downtown revitalization through the eyes of the customer: focusing on the customer's attitude and priorities regarding Economy, Efficiency, Ego, and Experience.

The Downtown Experience: How Its Evolving Instead of looking at downtown revitalization as creating new buildings or physical areas, downtown professionals should focus on the experience that various downtown users have. Structuring the experience so that it is memorable and unique is the way to win an increased number of visitors.

The Economic Power of Arts Districts A new study demonstrates how arts related development impacts the area around that development. Benefits include economic and social changes within the target area. The challenge for community development professionals is to maximize these positive impacts.

Branding Rising Sun What do you want people to say about your community? This presentation will help communities understand that branding is not just about developing a catchy phrase or fun design. It is about clearly identifying who you are trying to reach and what will make them notice you.

Redevelopment Commission - Who, What, When, Where, Why?
Economic Development Commission - Who, What, When, Where, Why?
ReVision Concept - Is is appropriate?

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