Meeting to discuss the vision formation for the Wheaton Grand. Meeting will be held on 11/17/2011.

1. “Beer <and pizza> is
proof that God loves
us and wants us to be
happy.” – Benjamin
Franklin
November 17, 2011
Bold Steps office
Rick Erickson

2. Scenes from the
previous Junto

5. Vision & Strategy

6. Leveraging the depth and breadth of
talent (and resources) in the Wheaton
community, we will restore the Wheaton
Grand Theater to centerpiece status,
and keep it there.

7. The Wheaton Grand Theater will be a
dynamic Arts, Entertainment, and
Community Gathering venue designed
and built by Wheaton businesses,
funded (equity) by the Wheaton
community, and enjoyed by Wheaton
residents as well as people from
surrounding communities.

8. The Wheaton Grand Theater will serve
the entire Wheaton community, 7 days
a week, with offerings attractive to
young and old alike.

9. The Wheaton Grand Theater will serve
businesses, organizations, restaurants,
churches, schools, and charitable
organizations as well.

10. The Wheaton Grand Theater will be
exciting!

11. “What’s in it for me?”
(“WIIFM?”)

12. What’s In It . . . . . . For me?
Concerts, Plays, Comedies, Niche Seniors
Movies, Classes, Events (e.g. 50th
wedding anniversary, Square Dance).
Concerts, Plays, Comedies, Niche Adults
Movies, Classes, Host Events (e.g.
wedding, graduation party).
Concerts, Plays, Comedies, Niche College
Movies, Classes. Students
Concerts, Niche Movies, Classes. Teens
Play Groups, Kids Movies, Classes (e.g. Kids
WPD “Super Tots”), Events (kids circus).

13. What’s In It . . . For me?
Advertising, Sponsorships (e.g. sponsor a Businesses
comedy or show), Events (e.g. business & Orgs
launch, milestone party, WCC Business
After Hours, “Stuff A Truck”, Winter French
Market).
Advertising (e.g. 50% off WGT movie tickets), Restaurants
Sponsorships (e.g. “company XYZ proud
sponsor of John Cougar Mellencamp”).
Events (e.g. multi church service, marriage Churches
seminars, retreats).
Events (e.g. life coaching seminars for Charitable
homeless, partnering with counselors). Orgs.
Events (e.g. post-prom activity, “Battle of the Schools
Bands”, site for adult education classes).

14. Thanks for the lively
discussion (in advance)

15. “Beer <and pizza> is
proof that God loves
us and wants us to be
happy.” – Benjamin
Franklin
November 17, 2011
Bold Steps office
Rick Erickson