4. Mission Statement 9/1/2009 http://downtowncamdenguild.blogspot.com With the coordinated efforts of local merchants, artists, businesses, neighborhoods, civic and community leaders the mission of the Downtown Camden Guild is to create and implement a unified vision for Downtown Camden that will align with the redevelopment goals of all stakeholders involved in seeing the City and its commercial core prosper.
5. Vision Statement 9/1/2009 http://downtowncamdenguild.blogspot.com The vision of the Downtown Camden Guild is to allow downtown business owners to take part in revitalizing Downtown Camden into a destination that is a thriving, livable, and walkable arts, entertainment, and shopping district for residents and visitors to enjoy year round.
6. Goals Economic redevelopment through business recruitment, business retention, and preservation of the heritage of the central business district; Representation on all issues vital to the success of downtown; Effective marketing strategies for the promotion and growth of downtown and its business community within the City and expanding to other markets; and Coordination of programs and events to benefit the downtown core, greater Camden community, and regional area. 9/1/2009 http://downtowncamdenguild.blogspot.com
7. Laying the Foundation The Strategic Planning Process Visioning SWOT Analysis Identify Alternatives Evaluate Alternatives Make a Plan Implementation 9/1/2009 http://downtowncamdenguild.blogspot.com
12. Summary of CommentsWhat are the strengths? Vibrant, thriving, relevant Retail, housing (work and live) Clean Unity, support Walkable, beautiful, active, accessible Feeling of community, inclusive Dense, quaint, friendly Open to growth 9/1/2009 http://downtowncamdenguild.blogspot.com
13. Main Street Approach Promotion Organization Economic Restructuring Design 9/1/2009 http://downtowncamdenguild.blogspot.com
15. New Developments Not necessary to pursue at this juncture as sponsorships and donations can be made to the Guild in the name of the City - City is a 501(c)(3) Pine Tree Hill Society – Main Street Society funding arm of downtown redevelopment allowing participation city-wide. Time Frame of Redevelopment Projects 9/1/2009 http://downtowncamdenguild.blogspot.com
16. OrganizationOfficers/Committees Executive Board – Meets 1st Tuesday of Month Interim Officers (4 to 6 months) President – Edwin Kohn Vice-President - TBD Secretary – Jamie Bennett-Bane Treasurer – Carol Jellenik Counsel - TBD Director of Arts – Dot Goodwin Director of Retail – Linda Branham? Director of Service – Gail Carter Director of Dining – Jonathan Bazinet 9/1/2009 http://downtowncamdenguild.blogspot.com
17. OrganizationOfficers/Committees Ex-Officio Officers Equine Community Liaison Fine Arts Center Liaison Historic Camden Liaison Carolina Motorsports Park Liaison City of Camden Liaison Kershaw County Chamber Liaison Kershaw County Economic Development Liaison 9/1/2009 http://downtowncamdenguild.blogspot.com
19. What’s Next . . . Next meeting is Tuesday, October 20that 8:30 am Discussion Summarize SWOT Generate Alternatives Halloween Preparation Thank You for attending. 9/1/2009 http://downtowncamdenguild.blogspot.com
20. Contact Information Wade F. Luther, II, AICP Downtown Manager City of Camden PO Box 7002 Camden, SC 29021 (803) 432-2421 wluther@camdensc.org http://downtowncamdenguild.blogspot.com www.cityofcamden.org 9/1/2009 http://downtowncamdenguild.blogspot.com
