Downtown Business Council Planning Session Results

Dear MDBC Members:

I want to thank everyone who participated in either one or both of the special planning sessions. Thank you. Many have stated that they believe we achieved our goal of identifying areas for improvement and growth relative to the MDBC. I believe that our efforts can greatly enhance the efforts of others, such as Heart of the City as real

As promised, below is a synopsis of what transpired at our final MDBC planning session held on October 10th at the Horizon Convention Center. That said, four focal areas were identified in which most all of our efforts can be categorized using a committee structure, and which each could presumably be co-chaired. They are included below:

1. Membership & Governance (identified goals were membership growth, and refined governance and leadership structure)

2. Planning & Advocacy (identified goals were development of Downtown Action Plan, encouragement of Business Improvement District model, encouragement for market analysis to be completed, encouragement for review of applicable codified ordinances, planning and building code enforcement processes)

3. Special Events (identified goals for repository of volunteers for special events)

4. Marketing & Promotions (identified goal of enriched co-op advertising through existing and favorable media outlets)

Most importantly, the results of our planning sessions suggest that we govern through policy. By governing through policy we can keep our intentions, labors and goals succinct. And, in doing so, all of our time and treasure is channeled efficiently through committee structured leadership.

So, what's next? At our next regularly scheduled meeting, which is Wednesday, November 8th at 7:30 AM at the StarPress Conference Room, we will want discuss and confirm if our membership supports the above noted focal areas and goals.

See you soon,
Andrew

J. Andrew Dale, Principal
David Dale Designs, LLC