milton, nc 2015 drf intern project
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Homegrown Innovation in Milton, North Carolina
Presented by DRF Summer Interns Sarah Turner and Ato Ghansah
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Milton At A Glance
Incorporated 1796
Entire town on National Register of Historic Places
.38 sq. miles
Population 148: 0-4 yrs. old 4% 5-17 yrs. old
15% 18-64 yrs. old
58% 65 and over
23%2
Our Initial Perceptions
• Small town with a BIG history
• Culture of creativity• Popular local
businesses• Central location• Dedicated/
motivated residents
• Little youth/youth involvement
• Limited external promotion
• A few doing the work of the many
Assets
Challenges
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Needs
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Priority Discussion
Determination of how we could
best assist
Marketing Strategic Planning
Deliverables Social media
presence
Opportunity for social media internship
Tangible promotional materials
Basis for a major community project
Assistance with Milton Street Fair/Thomas Day Performance Festival
Recommendations for future improvement
Resources for DRF 5
Social Media Visit “Milton, North Carolina” on Facebook
300+ likes
Facilitation of social-media internship opportunity in Milton
Featuring: Businesses of the week Updates on community events Citizen spotlights Historical trivia This weekend in Milton
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Social Media cont’d.
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Social Media cont’d.
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Promotional Materials
Milton Brochure Historical
information Highlighting
local attractions Markets Milton
as “day-trip destination”
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Promotional Materials cont’d.
Thomas Day House & Union Tavern Updated
brochure Membership
card TDH video
VHS DVD10
The Milton Art Garden
A creative, community space
Fostering collaboration between organizations
Resources Grant writing tips/examples Sample Memorandums of
Understanding Contact information Budget
Recommendations Art Landscaping Community garden Venue
(Example)
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Recommendations Bringing Milton Art
Garden to fruition
Creation of walking trail
Improving connectivity
Community center in Commercial Row
Recreational use of the Dan River
“Love notes”
Ex. Painted manhole covers
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Impact
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Increased public
awareness
Influx of tourism
Improved economic
vitality
Long-term
community
sustainability
Thank You
We’d like to offer many thanks to the citizens of Milton, the Danville Regional Foundation, our fellow interns, and everyone in attendance tonight.
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