List of all project ideas

1. Hoosick Rising Project Ideas - Voting Results
Vote 9/25 Built Environment
Projects & Action Items Description
20 Inventory vacant property
In town and village, develop an inventory of vacant property and provide this list to
local IDA for marketing the region. Create database to be updated anually. Provide
to IDA and regional ED partners.
20 Market low-cost space to startups and entrepenuers
Target spin offs from RPI, Bennington College, Southern VT College, HVCC,
Williams College. Develop "shared spaces" for entrepenuers and remote workers
14 Seek CFA funding for downtown improvement
NY Main Street (OCR) - Mixed-use building renovations, identify target area,
building inventory is required as part of this applicaiton
7 Support the re-use of victorian residences as B&B's and/or Air B&B's
7 Support development of new housing products in urban core Support mixed-use buildings along the River Street corridor
4 Host a tour of community for real estate brokers and developers Bring them on a bus, play golf, let them meet with business leaders.
4 Hoosick Rising banners for development projects
0 Develop site design requirements
0 Do a re-assessment of Town and Village Hasn't been done in years (if ever)
Vote 9/25 Historic & Natural Resources
Projects & Action Items Description
20 Grandma Moses Interpretive display/event/space
Create "trail" of important Grandma Moses landmarks. In addition to (or in lieu of)
signage, consider incorporating an app like Aurasma to tell the story. Partner with
the Bennington Museum. Consider a "Sugaring Off" event in the winter.
11 W.A. Wood Interpretive event/amenity/kiosk
11 Horse Park Facility; G.M.W.A.-like (public) example: http://www.gmhainc.org/
9 Support and Grow the Barn Quilt Project
The Barn Quilt project connects Hoosick to communities across the country.
Promote the project in the area, inviting Hoosick residents and visitors to visit
properties with the quilts. Engage with other participating communities across the
country through social media.
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Invite En Plein Air artist to interperate nature and history of the
community
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Seek Funding via DOS LWRP (McLaughlin Hoosic River now Inland
Waterway) to continue momentum of Greenway Project
Community planning process, dedicated to waterfront property. Guide for
development and infrastructure improvements, guide developmnent along
waterways, and helps leverage funding opportuniteis for projects.
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2. 7 Invite artists to paint Hoosick park benches
7 Bennington Battlefield FInd ways to promote this better. Educaitonal opportunities (School is already working on.)
Create a plaque, do a press release, have an awards event - this is about
6 Honor & Celebrate 100+ year old businesses
recognizing local employers for good business
Vote 9/25 Beyond our Borders
Projects & Action Items Description
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Cross marketing with community partners along Routes 22, 7, 67 &
9 Cross state border
17 Community calendar of events happening throughout the region
Possibly use a Google calendar. Shared calendar where businesses and regional
communities can add their events, sales, etc.
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Promote tourism in the region by packaging services and
opportunities
By combining interesting and complimentary types of services, tourism businesses
can benefit from the "synergy" created by offering tourism packages.
6 Social Media Advocate Team
4 Maintain regular contact with county and state ED officials
To discuss available sites, business attraction, funding, etc. Ask for/help develop
"business toolkit"
Vote 9/25 Marketing the Region
Projects & Action Items Description
23 Sign on Route 7 "Brown's Brew Pub"
15 Community Calendar Kiosk
Combination of hard-copy and digital information? Digital may require fundraising
campaign.
14 Business cards for Hoosick Rising
Provide cards to community leaders who can hand them out when promoting
Hoosick. Cards link back to community websites and social media pages.
12 Get on Google Maps
Make sure local business names appear for people using Google GPS app to
navigate through town.
11 Better trail signage
6 Maps by local artists for community events/assets Include business directory on back.
2 YouTube Videos to promote events
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3. Vote 9/25 Entrepreneurship & Business Development
Projects & Action Items Description
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Complete a connectivity study (cell coverage, high-speed internet,
etc.) First step in increasing internet speeds, cell converage, etc.
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Partner with chamber to help local businesses develop strong
business plans *chamber or other organizations. Connect businesses to resources
11 Find ways for business community to interact in a meaningful way
8 Create a comprehensive business database
Share with residents (educaiton of local consumers) and other businesses to
support B2B relationships
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Continue to support the school district in efforts to engage startup
community
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Host an entrepenurial summit to make plan and identify needs of
community
Entrepenuers must lead development of startup community, invite all, anyone
potentially interested
3 Business Plan Competition for adults and students
Have Chamber lead review of plans, have a category for kids and adults, Prize: gift
certificate to local businesses - host the awards event downtown, invite press
2 "Explore all Options" Business retention
If a business suggests they are interested in relocating, expanding, or leaving, have
a clear plan and response for working with the business to meet their needs. For
Hoosick, most of this will involve connecting the business with the regional EDO's
(playing point guard).
1 Busines Visitation Program
Coordinate with partner communities, especially along corridors, exchange
information and coordinate assitance where applicable. Also coordinate with
regional EDO business visitation programs (IDA, County, etc.)
0 Facilitate annual visit to largest employers with IDA & WIB
Once a year, organize a date where IDA and WIB visit largest employers to discuss
needs, offer assistance, discuss training programs, etc.
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