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These past two years have been amazing - full of personal and professional growth, amazing partners and new relationships, and working with an all-star team! I can't wait to see what the next two years bring for Creating Community Consulting! #organizationalculture #communitydriven #collaboration #communitygrowth

What is community power? It's a question that arose from the branding discussion we held with Communities of Opportunity (COO), a partnership between Public Health – Seattle & King County and Seattle Foundation. Read about the important work the COO governance group is doing to achieve #healthequity in our region. bit.ly/COO-Community-Power

Hopefully the plan is figuring out how to solve our existing problems in town, as well as around our schools like damaged streets, speeding in our school zones, & making it safer for all students who walk to school before we continue to keep building apartments/houses. Every morning when I drop my kiddos off at school, I can’t help but to be annoyed at the fact that so many people are such in a rush, they don’t take in regard for any student that may be walking to school. Our “small” city is growing. No doubt about that. But when the speed limit in the school zone is 25 and you have people going 35 constantly, it’s entirely aggravating. There’s never any police presence overseeing. Not to mention, the “back roads” which my main way to and from home, is constantly getting congested now due to adding more apartments/ houses and now a LAGOON. Peoples land/ranches have been bought out and our city can’t even fix the problems we have now. Or what about the fact that the streets are all uneven beyond what you expect. If you’re not going 10, you might misalign your vehicles. No speed limit signs posted so people go whatever speed they want to, and don’t even get me started on 380! It is the worst hwy going through town ever!! It’s dangerous to say the least. Two lanes each way, and constant accidents every day. Something’s gotta give. I hope she has solutions to move in the right direction.

All I can say is “Wow!” 8 of us from FCS - Focused Community Strategies traveled to Spartanburg to visit fellow Purpose Built Communities network member Northside Development Group a while ago, and they blew us away. If you haven’t checked them out yet, they are doing amazing place-based work, tackling education, infrastructure, and economic vitality. But what impressed me the most: they don’t do a single thing without consulting a core group of community leaders and neighbors. It was obvious walking around their neighborhood just how much time, energy, and humility they’ve poured into those relationships. Building their credibility. Taking feedback. Slowing down. Listening to the priorities neighbors bring forth. I think most of us at FCS were left speechless. Now that we’ve had some time to process, let me say this: #1 I walked away energized - our FCS delegation was furiously taking notes and we’re ready to implement what we learned. #2 It’s clear Northside Development Group doesn’t toot their own horn enough. So here’s a well-deserved shout-out to CEO Michael Williamson and everyone on their team who hosted us: You all are absolutely nailing it, and I’m proud to be doing this work alongside organizations like Northside Development Group. Thanks for raising the bar on what effective Neighborhood Engagement looks like. #neighborhoodengagement #neighbors #placemaking #communitydevelopment

From #youthcommissions advising #cities and #counties; to #studentcouncils and #studentgovernment; to #youthcouncils and #youthboards #advising #transitagencies. Great to see #youthvoice is alive. #youthmovement #youthpower

📅 Event Calendar Update: The "How to Attract New Residents to Your City" webinar with MakeMyMove CEO and co-founder Mike Rutz has been rescheduled to *January 17, 2024 @ 2:00 PM* If you've registered, check your inbox for an updated calendar invite coming soon. If you haven't registered, save your seat now to hear how cities and towns of any size can attract new residents and improve fiscal impact, including: ✔️ Best practices for developing a new resident program. ✔️ How to create a “pitch” based on your locale’s unique characteristics ✔️ Best practices for engaging community leaders, stakeholders, and current residents to unite behind the cause of attracting new residents https://lnkd.in/gC_SM8vx

Why Bryan Hough? Strategic Vision is at the heart of every decision. A lifelong Mount Holly, North Carolina resident, Candidate Hough understands our city's needs. Using the City's Strategic Vision Plan as a guide, quality growth over quantity is prioritized. Visit the website, www.bryanhoughformayor.com, for more details on Bryan's Vision for Mount Holly. #VoteForBryan #VoteBryanHough #BryanHoughForMayor #NorthCarolinaMayor #NcMayor #NorthCarolina #MtHolly #QualityGrowth #StrategicVision #GreenSpaces #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #VoteForChange #KeepMHMovingForward #MountHollyMayorElection #DeliveredResults #MountHollyVotes #StrategicGrowth #LocalLeadership #YourVoiceMountHolly #MountHollyTogether #ProvenLeadership #MountHollyLeadership #YourVoteCountsNC #BeElectionReady #MountHollyMatters #LeadershipInAction #MountHollyDecision #FutureOfMountHolly #VoteForMH

🌟 Hey there, Hampton Roads community! 🌟 Kierra Underwood here, and I'm fired up about what's happening in our vibrant business ecosystem. Whether it's tech, art, creative ventures, or our thriving small businesses, there's an undeniable buzz in the air. 🚀 But here's the scoop: there's still so much work to be done! And guess what? I'm here to roll up my sleeves and help fill those gaps, build bridges, and make things happen! 📚 I proudly represent my own brand and business, Literature and Libations, where creativity and innovation flow like fine wine. 🍷 Plus, I'm thrilled to be a part of the dynamic team at 757 Collab as a Program Manager. But here's the kicker: I'm not just about my own projects. I'm here to support ALL organizations with a mission to uplift the people of Hampton Roads. So, let's have a conversation! What do you need? Where can I connect you? Do you require introductions, support, speakers, educators, facilities, or policy insights? I may not have all the answers, but I've got the knack for uncovering resources and making things happen. Let's collaborate, innovate, and elevate Hampton Roads together! 💪 Drop me a message, let's chat, and let's get to work! #HamptonRoadsBusiness #CommunityBuilding #Collaboration #Innovation #LetsMakeItHappen

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Our team is working on pulling together a high-value (low to no cost) webinar series focusing on "Community Building." When Nate Geinzer left his City Manager role nearly two years ago and determined to focus on consulting, three experiences drove the direction he would take Double Haul Solutions and his interest in community building: 1) Working on community building efforts in the City of Port Huron's Southside/South Park Neighborhood 2) Participating in the 2022 Community Builders Camp hosted by Doug Griffiths, MBA, of 13 Ways Inc. and 3) Teaching a great group of Masters of Public Administration Students at Oakland University. Because Nate is wired to collaborate, we wanted to create an opportunity for our followers and networks to help shape this emerging content. Our goal will be to have sessions build on one another, leaving participants not only inspired, but equipped with actionable strategies. Working titles/topics currently being considered/assembled include: ▶ What is Community Building: A Conversation ▶ Building Community in Less than Civil Conditions ▶ Embracing and Leveraging Diversity to Build Community ▶ Youth Engagement: A Mistake to Overlook ▶ Leveraging Neighborhoods to Build Community ▶ Building Organizational Capacity: Operationalizing Community Building ▶ Sustaining Community Building Through Constructive Relationships: Identifying and Effectively Engaging Collaborators ▶ Sustaining Community Building Through Constructive Relationships: Navigating Elected/Appointed Relations ▶ Missing Pieces: Basic Civics & Community Building Although we are still working on identifying speakers for each session, we can confirm Seth Kaplan will be participating in the "Leveraging Neighborhoods" session. Coming Summer/Fall 2024. #CommunityBuilding #CapacityBuilding #PublicService #CityManager #LocalGovernment Mitchell Foster, ICMA-CM April McGrath Lynch Lori Fisher Teresa Gillotti Peter Chapman Amanda Opalewski, MPA, CQIA Henry Outlaw, MPA Torri Mathes Jenny Vainberg