5 Keys to a successful partnership Creating Partnerships can be a valuable asset for a downtown. Partnerships can be mutually beneficial and lead to great things for the end user (in our case visitors). Every downtown likely has a partnership with their city. The downtown organization keeps things vibrant, the city provides infrastructure. Beyond that,… Read More →
It's not just data, it's success As a former Executive Director I know that there are days where taking the time to complete one more report is the last thing I want to do. You’ve stared at the numbers so many times that sometimes, without realizing it, you stop realizing just how important they are.… Read More →
Making Events Less Stressful Spring is in full bloom and Summer is just around the corner. In downtown that usually means two things, more pedestrian traffic and event season. Look at any downtown calendar and you can usually find events all over the “good weather” months. We tend to pack a lot into downtown in… Read More →
Tech Tools to Make Your Life Easier We love technology! Whether it's a gadget, a toy, or software (such as the best software for your downtown), we're all in. We are early adopters, beta testers, and pretty much just tech geeks...and we wouldn't have it any other way. Along the way we've found some great… Read More →
Using Your Data to Grow Your Organization Too often in downtown revitalization we get caught up in the next project without taking time to tout the previous event. Sure, we may send a news release about the success of an event or letting people know who was recognized with an award. But how often to… Read More →
Volunteer Recruitment and Your Organization There are many common threads amongst downtown and Main Street organizations. One of those is the need for volunteers. Volunteer recruitment can often turn into “who’s left”, rather than “who’s right”. Organization’s have a lot to do, from running events to updating the website, and don’t forget recruiting and helping… Read More →