I decided to share what will be a fairly short post (not really fitting the criteria of how the experts say one must blog, because I don't think every piece of material can BE 1000 words), since this seems to be a fairly simple, basic topic. The reality however, appears to be that while many of us charge forward enthusiastically with plans and ideas and good intentions, a lot of us also fail to communicate well. Holding events within your community, advocating for public activities or planning a town-wide festival for example, are essential steps for building a thriving downtown or destination - and yet some of the smallest misunderstandings can have ripple effects of enormous proportions. (I should probably note here that I am a big believer that respect speaks volumes, and that careful consideration of one's attitude, tone of voice and style of conversation can be extremely useful).
