The Downtown Henderson Partnership was founded in 1986 and helps fund the revitalization of Henderson's historic commercial areas through programs like Main Street. It aims to improve the local economy, marketing, and development. The current Executive Director, Abby Dixon, recently started and wants to achieve big goals for downtown. The Partnership uses various new media platforms like their website and social media to promote downtown and help achieve their mission of preserving and enhancing the economic vitality of the area.
The document discusses efforts to collaborate with arts organizations and build the cultural profile of the Sunshine Coast region in Australia. It describes expanding an art prize from one to multiple categories, increasing prize money from $15,000 to $125,000 through partnerships, and engaging community and council leadership. Early outcomes include higher gallery attendance and more applicants to awards. Future plans include a multi-sector cultural festival seeking major funding and establishing a foundation to activate the local cultural precinct.
This document discusses the importance of maintaining infrastructure and the aesthetics of communities. It notes that neglected environments can encourage crime and discourage economic development, while ongoing maintenance acts as a deterrent. The program aims to improve roadways through public art, signage, lighting, landscaping, and painting to create a unique identity for Rhode Island and aid economic growth. Maintaining an attractive community improves quality of life.
Eyesore to beautification awards through partnershipsafchief
The Rotary Club of Nacogdoches was presented with information about the Demonstration Garden project led by the Nacogdoches County Master Gardeners Association. The garden was created on 7 acres of former industrial land donated to beautify the area. It includes sections like a butterfly garden and memorial walk. The garden partners with organizations to enhance education and needs $4,906 to complete interpretive signage highlighting its features. The club was asked to help support this community project in line with its service mission.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural and economic development in Pittsburgh's Cultural District through public and private partnerships. It presents diverse performing and visual arts programs to serve as a catalyst for additional development downtown. The Cultural District is currently thriving with usual collaborations between organizations, efficient shared management that avoids deficits, and cultivation of real estate activity.
This document summarizes the 2009 Annual General Meeting of the Downtown Brantford BIA. It includes the agenda items to be discussed, a list of the BIA board of management members, and summaries of the 2009 initiatives and events supported by the BIA such as festivals, marketing efforts, and strategic planning. It also outlines the BIA's vision, mission and involvement in external committees. Lastly, it previews some of the priorities and initiatives being considered for 2010.
The Downtown Henderson Partnership was founded in 1986 and helps fund the revitalization of Henderson's historic commercial areas through programs like Main Street. It aims to improve the local economy, marketing, and development. The current Executive Director, Abby Dixon, recently started and wants to achieve big goals for downtown. The Partnership uses various new media platforms like their website and social media to promote downtown and help achieve their mission of preserving and enhancing the economic vitality of the area.
The document discusses efforts to collaborate with arts organizations and build the cultural profile of the Sunshine Coast region in Australia. It describes expanding an art prize from one to multiple categories, increasing prize money from $15,000 to $125,000 through partnerships, and engaging community and council leadership. Early outcomes include higher gallery attendance and more applicants to awards. Future plans include a multi-sector cultural festival seeking major funding and establishing a foundation to activate the local cultural precinct.
This document discusses the importance of maintaining infrastructure and the aesthetics of communities. It notes that neglected environments can encourage crime and discourage economic development, while ongoing maintenance acts as a deterrent. The program aims to improve roadways through public art, signage, lighting, landscaping, and painting to create a unique identity for Rhode Island and aid economic growth. Maintaining an attractive community improves quality of life.
Eyesore to beautification awards through partnershipsafchief
The Rotary Club of Nacogdoches was presented with information about the Demonstration Garden project led by the Nacogdoches County Master Gardeners Association. The garden was created on 7 acres of former industrial land donated to beautify the area. It includes sections like a butterfly garden and memorial walk. The garden partners with organizations to enhance education and needs $4,906 to complete interpretive signage highlighting its features. The club was asked to help support this community project in line with its service mission.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural and economic development in Pittsburgh's Cultural District through public and private partnerships. It presents diverse performing and visual arts programs to serve as a catalyst for additional development downtown. The Cultural District is currently thriving with usual collaborations between organizations, efficient shared management that avoids deficits, and cultivation of real estate activity.
This document summarizes the 2009 Annual General Meeting of the Downtown Brantford BIA. It includes the agenda items to be discussed, a list of the BIA board of management members, and summaries of the 2009 initiatives and events supported by the BIA such as festivals, marketing efforts, and strategic planning. It also outlines the BIA's vision, mission and involvement in external committees. Lastly, it previews some of the priorities and initiatives being considered for 2010.
Slides used by Zdzislaw Krupski, Chair of Heath Big Local, at the Big Local ‘community health and wellbeing learning' event, organised as part of the Local Trust programme of networking and learning events for Big Local residents. The event took place on Friday 28 October 2016.
St. Catherine's Capital Campaign Receptionscoschurch
This document summarizes plans for a capital campaign and expansion project at a parish. The parish center has helped address seating and community space needs but additional space is now required. Plans to increase the church seating capacity to 300 while maintaining aesthetics and incorporating cost savings are presented. The estimated total cost of the expansion project is $3.7 million. Parishioners will be asked to make sacrificial financial pledges over three years to fund the project.
Paul O'Sullivan (CEO, Clann Credo - The Social Investment Fund)Gert Ackermann
This document discusses financing for social enterprises. It outlines that social enterprises can seek financing from private investors, banks, social investors, and philanthropic grants. It specifically discusses Clann Credo, a social investment fund that provides repayable loan financing to social enterprises, community businesses, and charities that have both a social impact and repayment capacity. The loans are repaid and reinvested, and interest covers overhead costs and loan losses. Clann Credo raises capital from private sources like religious congregations and banks to provide this financing to organizations addressing issues like transportation, housing, community services, arts, and sports across a wide range of areas.
Miah Michaelsen, Assistant Economic Development Director for the Arts for the City of Bloomington gave a presentation on the Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District for the 2012 Inter-City Visit.
The document summarizes the achievements and next steps of the Laurel Main Street Association over the past year. It details that the organization helped open 42 new businesses, create 125 jobs, and attract $8.5 million in private investment. It also lists several building rehabs, grants received, and community events held. The Association has received multiple awards from the Mississippi Main Street Association for its work improving the downtown area. Going forward, it plans to expand advertising, develop a pocket park, and renew partnerships to continue revitalizing Main Street.
The document summarizes the 2011 Annual General Meeting of the Downtown Brantford BIA. It includes the agenda, list of board members, highlights from 2011 including events, marketing initiatives, advocacy work, and memberships. It provides an overview of the 2012 proposed budget and strategic plan for 2009-2014, focusing on intensifying commercial activity, creating a safe environment, cultural presence, and engaging members. It discusses upcoming issues for 2012 and recaps the 2010-2012 BIA expansion project presentation.
Rcf gala slide show 2009 edited for video conversionJames Yockel
The Rochester Community Fund (RCF) provides grants to local charities to promote homeownership and address housing needs. Since 2001, RCF has granted over $400,000 to 35 organizations. In 2009, grants included $5,000 to help homeless families and $2,500 to improve a neighborhood near the public market. RCF also provides funding and volunteers hundreds of hours to support programs that help develop neighborhoods and build community pride.
The document summarizes the proceedings of a neighborhood summit meeting in the Near Eastside neighborhood of Indianapolis. It provides updates on new businesses, organizations, and projects in the community. It also discusses items from a 2008 neighborhood plan that have not succeeded or been worked on, as well as potential changes to items in the plan that require community approval. The summit aimed to celebrate accomplishments, address challenges, and get input on ongoing initiatives.
Jessica cook nf2 national meeting - 16th june2014Darren Osborne
Can You Hear Us? C.I.C is a community interest company founded by Jessica Cook to support those affected by neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) by giving them a voice. The company exists to benefit the community, reinvests profits into social objectives, and provides several services and projects including a collection of life stories from NF2 patients, an online community forum, support groups at medical clinics, and social gatherings. These services provide different levels of social involvement, from no personal contact to involvement within a large group.
The document provides information on ways for employees to get involved volunteering at events, including helping at tables, processing donations, donating skills like photography, and assisting artists. It celebrates a record-breaking fundraising drive for a radio station where the DJ shouted out zulily to an international audience. It concludes by providing an email contact for volunteering opportunities and noting photos of events are on the company intranet.
This document provides information about the Nelson Community Panel and their funding priorities. The panel is made up of local residents and workers who recommend funding from the Community Development Foundation. Their priorities for funding include improving outcomes for young people, older people, the unemployed, and the local environment. They also want to bring different communities together. The panel has already funded several projects in these areas and provides information on how community groups can apply for funding.
This document summarizes the agenda and guidelines for a Near Eastside Quality of Life Plan community summit. The summit will provide an opportunity for residents and stakeholders to celebrate accomplishments, share challenges, and propose new goals and actions to add to the plan. Attendees will hear proposals for new taskforces, discuss their favorite idea in breakout groups, and vote on proposals to form new taskforces to further develop the ideas. Proposals must receive at least 50% of the vote to form a taskforce and 75% of the vote to be added to the Quality of Life Plan. The summit aims to collaboratively improve the neighborhood through constructive discussion and consensus building.
Presentation of chair's report Annual Parish Meeting 2014hisimp
The chair provides a report on the annual parish meeting covering the past year and looking ahead. Key points include:
1) The parish council plays an important role in the community by facilitating projects and engaging with other groups, while not needing to do everything itself.
2) There were both successes over the past year like improvements to highways and disappointments like issues with certain planning and funding matters.
3) Looking ahead, upcoming projects and events as well as continuing engagement with community groups are encouraging. The neighborhood plan also outlines themes around heritage, sustainability, technology, and inclusion.
The document summarizes plans for revitalizing Madison Street in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago. The Madison Street Initiative was created by the West Central Association and Metropolitan Planning Council to strengthen the main corridors and activate the area. The initiative is inspired by other vibrant streets and aims to create a distinct character for Madison Street with shops, cafes, restaurants and community spaces. Next steps include surveying businesses, developing a business directory, and presenting the plans to local aldermen and city departments to request streetscape improvements and historical markers.
This document discusses various fundraising sources for an Engineering Without Borders student chapter. It outlines that Pizza Thursdays and an annual Fun Run are major sources of fundraising, bringing in around $6,000 and fully covering event costs respectively. Corporate sponsorships associated with the Fun Run are another key source of revenue. Writing grants and receiving funding from the College of Engineering are also discussed. While Pizza Thursdays and the Fun Run have been successful, local restaurant fundraisers and sporting event concessions brought in very little money. The document concludes with proposing questions for a fundraising roundtable discussion.
Presented by Michael Haloskey, Director, Business Lending Programs, Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development. Presented in an Ignite style format during the 2016 MEDA Annual Conference
Presentation by Paige Tilghman, Director of Economic Development, Talbot County. Presentation was Ignite style format during the 2016 MEDA Annual Conference
Presented by Eric Olson, Executive Director, College Park City - University Partnership. Presentation was Ignite style during the 2016 MEDA Annual Conference
Presentation by Katie Parks, Center for Towns Director, Eastern Shore Land Conservancy. Presented in an Ignite style during the 2016 MEDA Annual Conference
Slides used by Zdzislaw Krupski, Chair of Heath Big Local, at the Big Local ‘community health and wellbeing learning' event, organised as part of the Local Trust programme of networking and learning events for Big Local residents. The event took place on Friday 28 October 2016.
St. Catherine's Capital Campaign Receptionscoschurch
This document summarizes plans for a capital campaign and expansion project at a parish. The parish center has helped address seating and community space needs but additional space is now required. Plans to increase the church seating capacity to 300 while maintaining aesthetics and incorporating cost savings are presented. The estimated total cost of the expansion project is $3.7 million. Parishioners will be asked to make sacrificial financial pledges over three years to fund the project.
Paul O'Sullivan (CEO, Clann Credo - The Social Investment Fund)Gert Ackermann
This document discusses financing for social enterprises. It outlines that social enterprises can seek financing from private investors, banks, social investors, and philanthropic grants. It specifically discusses Clann Credo, a social investment fund that provides repayable loan financing to social enterprises, community businesses, and charities that have both a social impact and repayment capacity. The loans are repaid and reinvested, and interest covers overhead costs and loan losses. Clann Credo raises capital from private sources like religious congregations and banks to provide this financing to organizations addressing issues like transportation, housing, community services, arts, and sports across a wide range of areas.
Miah Michaelsen, Assistant Economic Development Director for the Arts for the City of Bloomington gave a presentation on the Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District for the 2012 Inter-City Visit.
The document summarizes the achievements and next steps of the Laurel Main Street Association over the past year. It details that the organization helped open 42 new businesses, create 125 jobs, and attract $8.5 million in private investment. It also lists several building rehabs, grants received, and community events held. The Association has received multiple awards from the Mississippi Main Street Association for its work improving the downtown area. Going forward, it plans to expand advertising, develop a pocket park, and renew partnerships to continue revitalizing Main Street.
The document summarizes the 2011 Annual General Meeting of the Downtown Brantford BIA. It includes the agenda, list of board members, highlights from 2011 including events, marketing initiatives, advocacy work, and memberships. It provides an overview of the 2012 proposed budget and strategic plan for 2009-2014, focusing on intensifying commercial activity, creating a safe environment, cultural presence, and engaging members. It discusses upcoming issues for 2012 and recaps the 2010-2012 BIA expansion project presentation.
Rcf gala slide show 2009 edited for video conversionJames Yockel
The Rochester Community Fund (RCF) provides grants to local charities to promote homeownership and address housing needs. Since 2001, RCF has granted over $400,000 to 35 organizations. In 2009, grants included $5,000 to help homeless families and $2,500 to improve a neighborhood near the public market. RCF also provides funding and volunteers hundreds of hours to support programs that help develop neighborhoods and build community pride.
The document summarizes the proceedings of a neighborhood summit meeting in the Near Eastside neighborhood of Indianapolis. It provides updates on new businesses, organizations, and projects in the community. It also discusses items from a 2008 neighborhood plan that have not succeeded or been worked on, as well as potential changes to items in the plan that require community approval. The summit aimed to celebrate accomplishments, address challenges, and get input on ongoing initiatives.
Jessica cook nf2 national meeting - 16th june2014Darren Osborne
Can You Hear Us? C.I.C is a community interest company founded by Jessica Cook to support those affected by neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) by giving them a voice. The company exists to benefit the community, reinvests profits into social objectives, and provides several services and projects including a collection of life stories from NF2 patients, an online community forum, support groups at medical clinics, and social gatherings. These services provide different levels of social involvement, from no personal contact to involvement within a large group.
The document provides information on ways for employees to get involved volunteering at events, including helping at tables, processing donations, donating skills like photography, and assisting artists. It celebrates a record-breaking fundraising drive for a radio station where the DJ shouted out zulily to an international audience. It concludes by providing an email contact for volunteering opportunities and noting photos of events are on the company intranet.
This document provides information about the Nelson Community Panel and their funding priorities. The panel is made up of local residents and workers who recommend funding from the Community Development Foundation. Their priorities for funding include improving outcomes for young people, older people, the unemployed, and the local environment. They also want to bring different communities together. The panel has already funded several projects in these areas and provides information on how community groups can apply for funding.
This document summarizes the agenda and guidelines for a Near Eastside Quality of Life Plan community summit. The summit will provide an opportunity for residents and stakeholders to celebrate accomplishments, share challenges, and propose new goals and actions to add to the plan. Attendees will hear proposals for new taskforces, discuss their favorite idea in breakout groups, and vote on proposals to form new taskforces to further develop the ideas. Proposals must receive at least 50% of the vote to form a taskforce and 75% of the vote to be added to the Quality of Life Plan. The summit aims to collaboratively improve the neighborhood through constructive discussion and consensus building.
Presentation of chair's report Annual Parish Meeting 2014hisimp
The chair provides a report on the annual parish meeting covering the past year and looking ahead. Key points include:
1) The parish council plays an important role in the community by facilitating projects and engaging with other groups, while not needing to do everything itself.
2) There were both successes over the past year like improvements to highways and disappointments like issues with certain planning and funding matters.
3) Looking ahead, upcoming projects and events as well as continuing engagement with community groups are encouraging. The neighborhood plan also outlines themes around heritage, sustainability, technology, and inclusion.
The document summarizes plans for revitalizing Madison Street in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago. The Madison Street Initiative was created by the West Central Association and Metropolitan Planning Council to strengthen the main corridors and activate the area. The initiative is inspired by other vibrant streets and aims to create a distinct character for Madison Street with shops, cafes, restaurants and community spaces. Next steps include surveying businesses, developing a business directory, and presenting the plans to local aldermen and city departments to request streetscape improvements and historical markers.
This document discusses various fundraising sources for an Engineering Without Borders student chapter. It outlines that Pizza Thursdays and an annual Fun Run are major sources of fundraising, bringing in around $6,000 and fully covering event costs respectively. Corporate sponsorships associated with the Fun Run are another key source of revenue. Writing grants and receiving funding from the College of Engineering are also discussed. While Pizza Thursdays and the Fun Run have been successful, local restaurant fundraisers and sporting event concessions brought in very little money. The document concludes with proposing questions for a fundraising roundtable discussion.
Presented by Michael Haloskey, Director, Business Lending Programs, Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development. Presented in an Ignite style format during the 2016 MEDA Annual Conference
Presentation by Paige Tilghman, Director of Economic Development, Talbot County. Presentation was Ignite style format during the 2016 MEDA Annual Conference
Presented by Eric Olson, Executive Director, College Park City - University Partnership. Presentation was Ignite style during the 2016 MEDA Annual Conference
Presentation by Katie Parks, Center for Towns Director, Eastern Shore Land Conservancy. Presented in an Ignite style during the 2016 MEDA Annual Conference
Economic development transforms lives by creating opportunities through job growth and business support. It inspires innovation by cultivating an ecosystem and infrastructure that fosters technology development. When done effectively, economic development enriches communities by improving culture and the overall quality of life for residents through a connected network of businesses, innovation, and infrastructure development.
The document outlines the logical selling process which includes earning the right through an initial benefit statement, gathering data through question and answer, summarizing the discussion, handling objections, qualifying the customer, asking for the order, and closing the sale. It emphasizes doing homework, listening, building relationships, and provides steps for each part of the selling process.
Southside BID is a non-profit organization that collects a levy from local businesses to fund improvements to the Chinatown, Gay Village, and Theatreland areas of Birmingham. It represents the diverse businesses, implements projects like street cleaning, lighting, and public art, and acts as a voice for the district. Without Southside BID, there would be no clear leadership overseeing regeneration, advocating for the area, or making strategic investments to benefit businesses.
The document discusses the downtown area of Vista, California. It describes Vista as a city located between several other cities with a population of around 96,000. It highlights the walkable Main Street area as the central focus of downtown Vista, which features a mix of restaurants, shops, entertainment venues, and public transportation access. The rest of the document discusses how Main Street programs, using approaches like organization, promotion, design, and economic restructuring, have helped revitalize and support the economic growth of downtown Vista over the past 25 years.
This document summarizes stakeholder input and market analysis to develop a master plan for Lake Nasworthy in San Angelo, Texas. Extensive public outreach was conducted with 75+ stakeholders representing various user groups. Key opportunities identified include developing a harbor village with a marina, restaurants and hotel; improving parks and trails for recreation; and catalyzing development around underutilized areas. The plan divides the lake into zones for different uses like action sports, nature education and special opportunities. Market analysis supports demand for new amenities and estimates participation levels. The implementation strategy focuses on low-cost trail and park improvements to begin realizing the long-term vision.
This document discusses how small towns can promote cultural economic development to become "cool" communities. It details a study that visited over 300 small towns across the US. The study found that successful communities actively pursued cultural development opportunities, with arts and culture serving as a key element. Specific examples are provided of towns that celebrated their cultural assets and had arts organizations that helped market the community. Additionally, these cultural efforts seemed genuine and organic rather than contrived, often driven by creative individuals within the community. Authentic cultural activities that enhanced the community aesthetics and brought people together are highlighted.
The document summarizes the City of Bay Village Master Plan process. It outlines the 5 step process used which included analyzing current conditions, gathering community input through a survey, developing a community vision, creating goals and policies, and developing an implementation plan. Key elements of the master plan are summarized, including the community vision statements, highlighted goals and actions, and the focus on implementation. The next steps of adopting the plan and using it as a guiding document over the next 10 years are also briefly outlined.
Lac du Bonnet Event Park Concept PresentationCyndie Mitchell
The Lac du Bonnet Community Development Corporation is working with local businesses and organizations to examine the development of an Event Park. The park would act as a community hub to create a shared space for outdoor event organizers, increase tourism to Lac du Bonnet, provide opportunities for business development, and support the growth and development of the events and recreational opportunities operating in Lac du Bonnet.
The document discusses strategies for growing and sustaining artist and maker neighborhoods, known as "makerhoods." It describes characteristics of makerhoods, such as densities of creative enterprises and affordable workspace. It also notes challenges like preserving affordable space and examples from cities like Somerville, Burlington, and Providence. Somerville adopted new zoning for fabrication districts while Burlington aims to balance development and community. Providence's AS220 sustains its community through engagement, programs, and access to resources.
Urban Retail Solutions: Kevin Schmotzer: Highlights of Cleveland Retail and I...CleEconomicDevelopment
This document discusses strategies for fostering retail entrepreneurship in Cleveland's neighborhoods. It provides details on revitalization efforts in several neighborhoods, including the 5th Street Arcades downtown, the Gordon Square Arts District, the Waterloo District, Buckeye neighborhood, and Asiatown. Initiatives described include attracting new small businesses through grants and low-cost space, enhancing public spaces through streetscapes, murals and parks, and developing mixed-use properties to support retail. The goal is to strengthen neighborhood retail districts through local entrepreneurship.
The Brandon Riverbank organization oversees development of the Assiniboine River Corridor. Heavy flooding in 2011 forced closure of the Riverbank Discovery Centre and cancellation of events. Rebuilding efforts are underway, focusing first on cleanup, pathway restoration, and dike stabilization to protect the Discovery Centre. Future plans include reopening Eleanor Kidd Gardens and regaining park access as dike construction is completed. Fundraising will be needed to balance the operating budget deficit caused by lost revenue in 2011.
The Unity Foundation of LaPorte County aims to strengthen the community now and forever through building endowments, providing leadership, and being a catalyst for social and economic vitality. They have updated their vision and mission, and plan to acquire and develop property on Pine Lake to preserve the view and improve quality of life, while keeping their current community grant funding levels. The Foundation looks forward to celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2012 and continuing their impactful work in the community.
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The document outlines the economic development work plan and focus areas for Evanston, Illinois in 2013. It identifies five focus areas: entrepreneurship development, arts & entertainment, retail attraction & retention, workforce development partnerships, and quality of place. It then provides objectives and projects for 2013 within each of Evanston's business districts to support the focus areas and promote economic growth.
The Royall Hill Center for SC Art aims to promote contemporary art and artists in the state through exhibitions, education programs, and community outreach. Its vision is to establish an art center that serves as a cultural destination, supports the creative economy, and nurtures future artists. The center plans to realize this vision through gallery space for professional artworks, a shop featuring works by local artists, and hands-on areas for the public to explore art. It will utilize local creative industries and resources to economically benefit the community through tourism and sales while enhancing the region's attractiveness.
VERGE connects local investors in London, Ontario with social enterprises that have environmental and social missions. It promotes the growth of social enterprises and impact investors in the region. VERGE identifies investment-ready social enterprises, recruits impact investors, and facilitates investments to provide capital and support to social enterprises while generating returns for investors. It has invested in three social enterprises so far, catalyzing over $1 million in local impact investments.
Monte Anderson of Options Real Estate explains how we can rediscover DUNCANVILLE. The idea is to take a different look at the City of Duncanville in order to see the opportunities. Duncanville has the opportunity to become an urban based community where there is an abundance of local entrepreneurs and walkable/bikeable streets.
Why plan for growth and change, when it seems so much easier to simply react?
When there is a distinct and shared vision for your community - when residents, businesses and local government anticipate a sustainable town with cohesive and thriving neighborhoods - you have the power to conserve your beautiful natural spaces, enhance your existing downtown or Main Street, enable rural areas to be productive and prosperous, and save money through efficient use of existing infrastructure.
This is the dollars and sense of smart growth.
Success is clearly visible in Maine, from the creation of a community-built senior housing complex and health center in Fort Fairfield to conservation easements creating Forever Farms to Rockland's revitalized downtown. Communities have options. We have the power to manage our own responses to growth and change.
After all, “Planning is a process of choosing among those many options. If we do not choose to plan, then we choose to have others plan for us.” - Richard I. Winwood
And in the end, this means that our children and their children will choose to make Maine home and our economy will provide the opportunities to do so.
The Summit offers you a wonderful opportunity to be a part of the transformative change in Maine that we’ve seen these gatherings produce. We encourage you to consider the value of being actively involved in growing Maine’s economy and protecting the reasons we choose to live here.
The document provides information about an orientation luncheon for the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. It discusses the purpose of chambers of commerce to promote business interests and connect businesses to the community. It outlines the chamber's mission to create an environment where business and community prosper. It describes benefits of chamber membership like networking opportunities, listings on the chamber website and in guides, and promotional sponsorships. It emphasizes that members are an integral part of the chamber and their participation and input helps the organization succeed.
This document provides a summary of the Lake Nasworthy Initiative master plan process. It outlines the project approach, which included extensive public participation to gather input from stakeholders. Market analysis was also conducted. The plan proposes dividing the lake into several "character zones" including Action Sports, Harbor Village, Nature/Education, Special Opportunity, and Natural Encounter. Catalytic projects are identified for each zone to spur economic development and recreation opportunities in a way that balances community interests. An implementation strategy with partnership and funding options concludes the document.
This document provides an economic overview and analysis of employment trends in the United States and Maryland from 2009 to 2019. It includes charts and data on topics like GDP growth, unemployment rates, job openings, industrial production, and employment levels by industry in different states and metro areas. The data shows steady job growth and declining unemployment rates at both the national and state levels over the past decade since the Great Recession. Maryland added over 15,000 jobs between March 2018 and March 2019, with most gains in the Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Hagerstown metro areas.
The document provides an overview of Maryland's ZoomProspector system, an online GIS tool that allows users to research communities for site selection and economic development purposes. It describes the key features of the system, including searching for available properties and sites, accessing market data reports, analyzing local businesses and industries, viewing geographic features, and saving/sharing research. The system also enables community and business searches, heat map visualizations, and community comparisons. Other sources for related economic and demographic data are also listed.
The document discusses how place and experience impact neighborhood revitalization, with a focus on the current state of retail. It summarizes that (1) many retail stores closed in 2017, leaving over 1 billion square feet of retail space needing repurposing; (2) the purpose and types of retail are changing to meet consumer needs; and (3) successful mixed-use developments with placemaking elements that create a sense of community can boost both retail performance and nearby office rents.
The document outlines 3 predictions for the future of economic development websites: 1) They will be built as lead generation engines to foster engagement and identify visiting companies. 2) They will geo-target visitors and share customized content based on location. 3) They will shift toward talent attraction by staying targeted to their talent audience and sharpening key messages beyond generic phrases like "live, work, play".
This document contains numerous charts and graphs related to economic indicators in the United States and globally. It shows data on consumer confidence, business confidence, GDP growth, monetary policy, jobs, profits and other topics. The data comes from sources like the OECD, IMF, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census Bureau and others. Overall the data suggests moderate global economic growth and strengthening conditions in the US economy in recent months.
This document provides advice for economic development organizations on how to effectively market and promote their regions to attract new businesses. It recommends focusing on speed, certainty, and simplicity in business attraction efforts. Specifically, it suggests being transparent about hurdles, eliminating delays, bringing stakeholders together quickly, and not isolating real estate professionals to demonstrate speed. To provide certainty, organizations should utilize community influencers to share success stories and minimize political risk. Finally, the document stresses the importance of having a clear onboarding process, consolidated information sources, and marketing sites based on target industries to promote simplicity.
El documento presenta la información de contacto de Katie Stover, que incluye su nombre de usuario en High Rock Studios y su nombre de usuario personalizado en Twitter, KtStover.
This document introduces Dorchester as a community that is comprised of people from many diverse backgrounds and occupations, including brewers, marine scientists, conservationists, business owners, nurses, cyber security experts, engineers, and more, and that prides itself on being historic, creative, innovative, fun, and collaborative.
This document provides information about the Maryland Department of Commerce and its activities. It introduces Benjamin Wu as the Deputy Secretary and outlines the department's focus on outreach, expanding its business development team, and improving customer service. It also notes Maryland's strong economic rankings. The remainder describes the department's leadership structure and roles, regional representatives, and programs that provide financing, tax credits, training, marketing assistance, and support for small/minority businesses and tourism.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Steve McHenry, the executive director of MARBIDCO, about the importance of resource-based industries to Maryland. It notes that these industries contribute over $20 billion annually to Maryland's economy through agriculture, forestry, seafood, and other activities. MARBIDCO provides loans and other assistance to support these rural industries, working farmers, and land preservation. Since 2007 it has funded over 450 farm and rural business projects across Maryland, totaling $49.2 million and leveraging over $133 million in additional financing.
This document provides an overview of TEDCO, an organization that enhances economic development in Maryland through fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. TEDCO offers various funding programs to support startups from pre-seed to later stage, including seed funds, grants, and gap funding. It also provides resources and advisory services to help companies scale up and grow. TEDCO's mission is to discover, invest in, and help build great Maryland-based technology companies in order to stimulate economic growth and development in the state.
This document outlines the services provided by The Mission including commercial and manufacturing services, education services, non-profit services, government services, advisory services, and studies and reports. The Mission assists various sectors through a range of activities.
Real estate developments have the potential for insane returns if the right ingredients are combined, much like how acorns can grow into large oak trees given the proper conditions. When the right factors are in place, real estate projects are able to achieve extraordinary results just as acorns are able to grow into massive trees given a favorable environment.
This document discusses the relationship between utilities and economic development. It notes that while utilities and economic development groups are not the same, they have aligned goals of community prosperity. The document outlines how First Energy, a utility serving 6 million customers across 6 states, supports economic development through the four Ps: Prepare, Promote, Partner, and Participate. It provides examples of how utilities can help with data analysis, marketing, outreach, and validating economic development prospects. The overall goals are creating jobs, increasing tax bases, and raising standards of living through cooperative economic growth strategies between utilities and communities.
The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation works to strengthen the state's economy through workforce development. It provides various services to connect workers with training/education and employers with qualified talent including: EARN industry partnerships; apprenticeship programs; the Maryland Workforce Exchange online job system; American Job Centers; and workforce funding/grants. These initiatives help develop Maryland's workforce and pipeline of skilled workers to support business growth and a strong economy. Evaluation shows high returns on training investments and positive outcomes for participants and employers.
This document discusses urban development in Maryland and revitalization efforts in the City of Frederick. It notes that Maryland has 6 million inhabitants concentrated in 23 counties across 157 cities, towns and villages. It then outlines various partnerships, programs, and funding sources that local and state governments use to promote economic development and revitalization in urban areas. As an example, it highlights the Carroll Creek Flood Control and Park Project in Frederick, which transformed a flood-prone area into a public park that spurred over $150 million in private investment and new jobs.
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An accounting information system (AIS) refers to tools and systems designed for the collection and display of accounting information so accountants and executives can make informed decisions.
KYC Compliance: A Cornerstone of Global Crypto Regulatory FrameworksAny kyc Account
This presentation explores the pivotal role of KYC compliance in shaping and enforcing global regulations within the dynamic landscape of cryptocurrencies. Dive into the intricate connection between KYC practices and the evolving legal frameworks governing the crypto industry.
13 Jun 24 ILC Retirement Income Summit - slides.pptxILC- UK
ILC's Retirement Income Summit was hosted by M&G and supported by Canada Life. The event brought together key policymakers, influencers and experts to help identify policy priorities for the next Government and ensure more of us have access to a decent income in retirement.
Contributors included:
Jo Blanden, Professor in Economics, University of Surrey
Clive Bolton, CEO, Life Insurance M&G Plc
Jim Boyd, CEO, Equity Release Council
Molly Broome, Economist, Resolution Foundation
Nida Broughton, Co-Director of Economic Policy, Behavioural Insights Team
Jonathan Cribb, Associate Director and Head of Retirement, Savings, and Ageing, Institute for Fiscal Studies
Joanna Elson CBE, Chief Executive Officer, Independent Age
Tom Evans, Managing Director of Retirement, Canada Life
Steve Groves, Chair, Key Retirement Group
Tish Hanifan, Founder and Joint Chair of the Society of Later life Advisers
Sue Lewis, ILC Trustee
Siobhan Lough, Senior Consultant, Hymans Robertson
Mick McAteer, Co-Director, The Financial Inclusion Centre
Stuart McDonald MBE, Head of Longevity and Democratic Insights, LCP
Anusha Mittal, Managing Director, Individual Life and Pensions, M&G Life
Shelley Morris, Senior Project Manager, Living Pension, Living Wage Foundation
Sarah O'Grady, Journalist
Will Sherlock, Head of External Relations, M&G Plc
Daniela Silcock, Head of Policy Research, Pensions Policy Institute
David Sinclair, Chief Executive, ILC
Jordi Skilbeck, Senior Policy Advisor, Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association
Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms, former Chair, Work & Pensions Committee
Nigel Waterson, ILC Trustee
Jackie Wells, Strategy and Policy Consultant, ILC Strategic Advisory Board
"Does Foreign Direct Investment Negatively Affect Preservation of Culture in the Global South? Case Studies in Thailand and Cambodia."
Do elements of globalization, such as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), negatively affect the ability of countries in the Global South to preserve their culture? This research aims to answer this question by employing a cross-sectional comparative case study analysis utilizing methods of difference. Thailand and Cambodia are compared as they are in the same region and have a similar culture. The metric of difference between Thailand and Cambodia is their ability to preserve their culture. This ability is operationalized by their respective attitudes towards FDI; Thailand imposes stringent regulations and limitations on FDI while Cambodia does not hesitate to accept most FDI and imposes fewer limitations. The evidence from this study suggests that FDI from globally influential countries with high gross domestic products (GDPs) (e.g. China, U.S.) challenges the ability of countries with lower GDPs (e.g. Cambodia) to protect their culture. Furthermore, the ability, or lack thereof, of the receiving countries to protect their culture is amplified by the existence and implementation of restrictive FDI policies imposed by their governments.
My study abroad in Bali, Indonesia, inspired this research topic as I noticed how globalization is changing the culture of its people. I learned their language and way of life which helped me understand the beauty and importance of cultural preservation. I believe we could all benefit from learning new perspectives as they could help us ideate solutions to contemporary issues and empathize with others.
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Discover the Future of Dogecoin with Our Comprehensive Guidance36 Crypto
Learn in-depth about Dogecoin's trajectory and stay informed with 36crypto's essential and up-to-date information about the crypto space.
Our presentation delves into Dogecoin's potential future, exploring whether it's destined to skyrocket to the moon or face a downward spiral. In addition, it highlights invaluable insights. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your crypto understanding!
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Economic Risk Factor Update: June 2024 [SlideShare]Commonwealth
May’s reports showed signs of continued economic growth, said Sam Millette, director, fixed income, in his latest Economic Risk Factor Update.
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Confirmation of Payee (CoP) is a vital security measure adopted by financial institutions and payment service providers. Its core purpose is to confirm that the recipient’s name matches the information provided by the sender during a banking transaction, ensuring that funds are transferred to the correct payment account.
Confirmation of Payee was built to tackle the increasing numbers of APP Fraud and in the landscape of UK banking, the spectre of APP fraud looms large. In 2022, over £1.2 billion was stolen by fraudsters through authorised and unauthorised fraud, equivalent to more than £2,300 every minute. This statistic emphasises the urgent need for robust security measures like CoP. While over £1.2 billion was stolen through fraud in 2022, there was an eight per cent reduction compared to 2021 which highlights the positive outcomes obtained from the implementation of Confirmation of Payee. The number of fraud cases across the UK also decreased by four per cent to nearly three million cases during the same period; latest statistics from UK Finance.
In essence, Confirmation of Payee plays a pivotal role in digital banking, guaranteeing the flawless execution of banking transactions. It stands as a guardian against fraud and misallocation, demonstrating the commitment of financial institutions to safeguard their clients’ assets. The next time you engage in a banking transaction, remember the invaluable role of CoP in ensuring the security of your financial interests.
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Falcon stands out as a top-tier P2P Invoice Discounting platform in India, bridging esteemed blue-chip companies and eager investors. Our goal is to transform the investment landscape in India by establishing a comprehensive destination for borrowers and investors with diverse profiles and needs, all while minimizing risk. What sets Falcon apart is the elimination of intermediaries such as commercial banks and depository institutions, allowing investors to enjoy higher yields.
New Visa Rules for Tourists and Students in Thailand | Amit Kakkar Easy VisaAmit Kakkar
Discover essential details about Thailand's recent visa policy changes, tailored for tourists and students. Amit Kakkar Easy Visa provides a comprehensive overview of new requirements, application processes, and tips to ensure a smooth transition for all travelers.
The Rise and Fall of Ponzi Schemes in America.pptxDiana Rose
Ponzi schemes, a notorious form of financial fraud, have plagued America’s investment landscape for decades. Named after Charles Ponzi, who orchestrated one of the most infamous schemes in the early 20th century, these fraudulent operations promise high returns with little or no risk, only to collapse and leave investors with significant losses. This article explores the nature of Ponzi schemes, notable cases in American history, their impact on victims, and measures to prevent falling prey to such scams.
Understanding Ponzi Schemes
A Ponzi scheme is an investment scam where returns are paid to earlier investors using the capital from newer investors, rather than from legitimate profit earned. The scheme relies on a constant influx of new investments to continue paying the promised returns. Eventually, when the flow of new money slows down or stops, the scheme collapses, leaving the majority of investors with substantial financial losses.
Historical Context: Charles Ponzi and His Legacy
Charles Ponzi is the namesake of this deceptive practice. In the 1920s, Ponzi promised investors in Boston a 50% return within 45 days or 100% return in 90 days through arbitrage of international reply coupons. Initially, he paid returns as promised, not from profits, but from the investments of new participants. When his scheme unraveled, it resulted in losses exceeding $20 million (equivalent to about $270 million today).
Notable American Ponzi Schemes
1. Bernie Madoff: Perhaps the most notorious Ponzi scheme in recent history, Bernie Madoff’s fraud involved $65 billion. Madoff, a well-respected figure in the financial industry, promised steady, high returns through a secretive investment strategy. His scheme lasted for decades before collapsing in 2008, devastating thousands of investors, including individuals, charities, and institutional clients.
2. Allen Stanford: Through his company, Stanford Financial Group, Allen Stanford orchestrated a $7 billion Ponzi scheme, luring investors with fraudulent certificates of deposit issued by his offshore bank. Stanford promised high returns and lavish lifestyle benefits to his investors, which ultimately led to a 110-year prison sentence for the financier in 2012.
3. Tom Petters: In a scheme that lasted more than a decade, Tom Petters ran a $3.65 billion Ponzi scheme, using his company, Petters Group Worldwide. He claimed to buy and sell consumer electronics, but in reality, he used new investments to pay off old debts and fund his extravagant lifestyle. Petters was convicted in 2009 and sentenced to 50 years in prison.
4. Eric Dalius and Saivian: Eric Dalius, a prominent figure behind Saivian, a cashback program promising high returns, is under scrutiny for allegedly orchestrating a Ponzi scheme. Saivian enticed investors with promises of up to 20% cash back on everyday purchases. However, investigations suggest that the returns were paid using new investments rather than legitimate profits. The collapse of Saivian l
Optimizing Net Interest Margin (NIM) in the Financial Sector (With Examples).pdfshruti1menon2
NIM is calculated as the difference between interest income earned and interest expenses paid, divided by interest-earning assets.
Importance: NIM serves as a critical measure of a financial institution's profitability and operational efficiency. It reflects how effectively the institution is utilizing its interest-earning assets to generate income while managing interest costs.
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Fabular Frames and the Four Ratio ProblemMajid Iqbal
Digital, interactive art showing the struggle of a society in providing for its present population while also saving planetary resources for future generations. Spread across several frames, the art is actually the rendering of real and speculative data. The stereographic projections change shape in response to prompts and provocations. Visitors interact with the model through speculative statements about how to increase savings across communities, regions, ecosystems and environments. Their fabulations combined with random noise, i.e. factors beyond control, have a dramatic effect on the societal transition. Things get better. Things get worse. The aim is to give visitors a new grasp and feel of the ongoing struggles in democracies around the world.
Stunning art in the small multiples format brings out the spatiotemporal nature of societal transitions, against backdrop issues such as energy, housing, waste, farmland and forest. In each frame we see hopeful and frightful interplays between spending and saving. Problems emerge when one of the two parts of the existential anaglyph rapidly shrinks like Arctic ice, as factors cross thresholds. Ecological wealth and intergenerational equity areFour at stake. Not enough spending could mean economic stress, social unrest and political conflict. Not enough saving and there will be climate breakdown and ‘bankruptcy’. So where does speculative design start and the gambling and betting end? Behind each fabular frame is a four ratio problem. Each ratio reflects the level of sacrifice and self-restraint a society is willing to accept, against promises of prosperity and freedom. Some values seem to stabilise a frame while others cause collapse. Get the ratios right and we can have it all. Get them wrong and things get more desperate.
7. Downtown Incentives
• Façade Restoration Program
• Community Legacy Program
• Lower Rent
• Neighborhood Business Works Loan
• Town Backed Loan
• Part of a Community
20. THANK YOU
Mayor Rob Alt, Town of Elkton
Blending our rich history with a compelling future by fostering a
spirit of community teamwork to strengthen, revitalize, and
broaden the economic base of Elkton, while improving the
appearance of our downtown by promoting and marketing
Elkton as a vibrant community to
visit, work, shop, play, and live.