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DOWNTOWN CAMDEN GUILD: VISIONING MEETING The Revolution Begins . . . 9 / 1 / 2 0 0 9 h t t p : / / d o w n t o w n c a m d e n g u i l d . b l o g s p o t . c o m

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September 15th meeting

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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

[email protected]

http://downtowncamdenguild.blogspot.comwww.cityofcamden.org

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