Sometimes, officials ask us, “What should we do first?” or “What are the 10 things we should do?”
It’s not just officials, either. All kinds of people and groups want to know, ‘what should we do first?’ Check out the list of 10 things you can choose from, or do them all, below. We’ve also provided links to more information about each topic.
Coffee and Calendars
Bring different groups together over coffee, compare schedules, and learn a little bit about each other. Do this in person. You’re there for community building, not for creating an online calendar.
Start a community success list
Be prepared for those folks who say, ‘We’re a dying town.’
Make a ‘what to do’ board
Answer those people who say, ‘There’s nothing to do here’ with a Pinterest board sharing things to do. Make it easy for everyone to contribute to the board.
Network at local events
Have you scheduled a conference or workshop? Remember to add networking time. Even people who know each other want a chance to talk.
Be a ninja
Join with some friends and become ninjas in your own town. The city doesn’t have to do everything!
Make a ninja list
Make it easier for just anyone to be a ninja. Start a list of small projects.
Paint something
Tired of looking at cracks in the cement? Paint it with some crack art!
Have a ribbon cutting
Ribbon cuttings and shovel events can be held for more than just new businesses. By hosting a ribbon cutting, you can keep folks updated on your ongoing projects!
Pop-ups
Want more people to come to your event? Add pop-up businesses!
Shared spaces and sheds
Turn those pop-ups into businesses in a building – shared spaces and sheds are two ways.
Bonus! Fill empty buildings
Do you have empty buildings? Show them off instead of trying to ignore them.
