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DOWNTOWN CAMDEN GUILD:VISIONING MEETINGThe Revolution Begins . . .
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INTRODUCTION
Blog: http://downtowncamdenguild.blogspot.com
Agenda
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LAYING THE FOUNDATION
The Strategic Planning Process
Visioning SWOT Analysis Identify Alternatives Evaluate Alternatives Make a Plan Implementation
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SUMMARY OF COMMENTSWHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR DOWNTOWN?
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
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MISSION STATEMENT
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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.
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VISION STATEMENT
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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.
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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.
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MAIN STREET APPROACH
Promotion Organization Economic Restructuring Design
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PROMOTIONUPCOMING EVENTS/PROJECTS
Blues Festival, Halloween, Colonial Cup, Christmas, After Hours, Girl’s Night Market Analysis,Form-Based Code Design Charrette
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ORGANIZATIONOFFICERS/COMMITTEES Executive Board
OfficersPresidentVice-PresidentSecretaryTreasurerCounsel
Director of Arts & Co-DirectorDirector of Retail & Co-DirectorDirector of Service & Co-DirectorDirector of Dining & Co-Director
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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
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ORGANIZATIONOFFICERS/COMMITTEES
Committees Events & Programs Fundraising & Budget Marketing & Advertising Policy & Public Affairs
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WHAT’S NEXT . . .
Next meeting is Tuesday, September 29th at 8:30 am
Discussion Final Vision/Mission/Goals Nomination of Officers/Committee Chairs Upcoming Opportunities
Thank You for attending.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Wade F. Luther, II, AICPDowntown Manager
City of CamdenPO Box 7002
Camden, SC 29021(803) 432-2421
wluther@camdensc.org
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