Hoosick Rising Project Ideas - Voting Results

Vote 9/25 Built EnvironmentProjects & Action Items Description

20 Inventory vacant property

In town and village, develop an inventory of vacant property and provide this list tolocal IDA for marketing the region. Create database to be updated anually. Provideto IDA and regional ED partners.

20 Market low-cost space to startups and entrepenuersTarget spin offs from RPI, Bennington College, Southern VT College, HVCC,Williams College. Develop "shared spaces" for entrepenuers and remote workers

14 Seek CFA funding for downtown improvementNY Main Street (OCR) - Mixed-use building renovations, identify target area,building inventory is required as part of this applicaiton

7 Support the re-use of victorian residences as B&B's and/or Air B&B's

7 Support development of new housing products in urban core Support mixed-use buildings along the River Street corridor

4 Host a tour of community for real estate brokers and developers Bring them on a bus, play golf, let them meet with business leaders.

4 Hoosick Rising banners for development projects

0 Develop site design requirements

0 Do a re-assessment of Town and Village Hasn't been done in years (if ever)

Vote 9/25 Historic & Natural ResourcesProjects & Action Items Description

20 Grandma Moses Interpretive display/event/space

Create "trail" of important Grandma Moses landmarks. In addition to (or in lieu of)signage, consider incorporating an app like Aurasma to tell the story. Partner withthe Bennington Museum. Consider a "Sugaring Off" event in the winter.

11 W.A. Wood Interpretive event/amenity/kiosk

11 Horse Park Facility; G.M.W.A.-like (public) example: http://www.gmhainc.org/

9 Support and Grow the Barn Quilt Project

The Barn Quilt project connects Hoosick to communities across the country.Promote the project in the area, inviting Hoosick residents and visitors to visitproperties with the quilts. Engage with other participating communities across thecountry through social media.

9Invite En Plein Air artist to interperate nature and history of thecommunity

8Seek Funding via DOS LWRP (McLaughlin Hoosic River now InlandWaterway) to continue momentum of Greenway Project

Community planning process, dedicated to waterfront property. Guide fordevelopment and infrastructure improvements, guide developmnent alongwaterways, and helps leverage funding opportuniteis for projects.

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7 Invite artists to paint Hoosick park benches

7 Bennington Battlefield FInd ways to promote this better. Educaitonal opportunities (School is already working on.)

6 Honor & Celebrate 100+ year old businessesCreate a plaque, do a press release, have an awards event - this is aboutrecognizing local employers for good business

Vote 9/25 Beyond our BordersProjects & Action Items Description

24Cross marketing with community partners along Routes 22, 7, 67 &9 Cross state border

17 Community calendar of events happening throughout the regionPossibly use a Google calendar. Shared calendar where businesses and regionalcommunities can add their events, sales, etc.

9Promote tourism in the region by packaging services andopportunities

By combining interesting and complimentary types of services, tourism businessescan benefit from the "synergy" created by offering tourism packages.

6 Social Media Advocate Team

4 Maintain regular contact with county and state ED officialsTo discuss available sites, business attraction, funding, etc. Ask for/help develop"business toolkit"

Vote 9/25 Marketing the RegionProjects & Action Items Description

23 Sign on Route 7 "Brown's Brew Pub"

15 Community Calendar KioskCombination of hard-copy and digital information? Digital may require fundraisingcampaign.

14 Business cards for Hoosick RisingProvide cards to community leaders who can hand them out when promotingHoosick. Cards link back to community websites and social media pages.

12 Get on Google MapsMake sure local business names appear for people using Google GPS app tonavigate through town.

11 Better trail signage

6 Maps by local artists for community events/assets Include business directory on back.

2 YouTube Videos to promote events

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Vote 9/25 Entrepreneurship & Business DevelopmentProjects & Action Items Description

12Complete a connectivity study (cell coverage, high-speed internet,etc.) First step in increasing internet speeds, cell converage, etc.

11Partner with chamber to help local businesses develop strongbusiness plans *chamber or other organizations. Connect businesses to resources

11 Find ways for business community to interact in a meaningful way

8 Create a comprehensive business databaseShare with residents (educaiton of local consumers) and other businesses tosupport B2B relationships

6Continue to support the school district in efforts to engage startupcommunity

4Host an entrepenurial summit to make plan and identify needs ofcommunity

Entrepenuers must lead development of startup community, invite all, anyonepotentially interested

3 Business Plan Competition for adults and studentsHave Chamber lead review of plans, have a category for kids and adults, Prize: giftcertificate to local businesses - host the awards event downtown, invite press

2 "Explore all Options" Business retention

If a business suggests they are interested in relocating, expanding, or leaving, havea clear plan and response for working with the business to meet their needs. ForHoosick, most of this will involve connecting the business with the regional EDO's(playing point guard).

1 Busines Visitation Program

Coordinate with partner communities, especially along corridors, exchangeinformation and coordinate assitance where applicable. Also coordinate withregional EDO business visitation programs (IDA, County, etc.)

0 Facilitate annual visit to largest employers with IDA & WIBOnce a year, organize a date where IDA and WIB visit largest employers to discussneeds, offer assistance, discuss training programs, etc.

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