Program Description
'First Impressions' is a community development program which enhances the future vision of a community, main street, travel corridor, or fairs and festivals. Using a structured but anonymous visit by 'outsiders,' the program gives local citizens a lay person's first impression of the issue, allowing them to better identifies issues of concern.
The program works by asking volunteers from similar communities or organizations (size, location, county seat, etc.) to agree to do unannounced exchange visits, document their findings, and then share the information with the sister community or group. 'First Impressions' provides an avenue to get beyond local agendas and focuses on evaluating effectiveness of marketing, tourism, customer service, business development, and many other strategies. 'First Impressions' is a simple way to gather insights into: is the message you intend to send the one that is being sent?
This program is available in select counties.
Contact Bob Veilleux or Jim Ladlee for more information.
