THE RURBAN FRINGE

Be an Influencer

People don’t like being told what to do.  I know I don’t.
But what people do like, is believing they have decided to do something for themselves.  And do you know what the biggest influencer is on people’s behaviours?  Other people. 
People do what they see people doing.
If you want community members, co-workers, neighbours, friends, family and [...]

A Recipe for CED

While getting groceries the other day, I patiently waited while other shoppers lined up their purchases by the till.  More often than not, it seemed to be a mish-mash of items (hot dog buns, cottage cheese, pepper, and toothpaste, as one example) which led me to think … this is what communities do.
That is, many communities like to [...]

‘Rurban Round Up: ROI’s, Intermunicipal Resources, Creative Economies, Civic Engagement, and More

With so much going on this month, please read on to discover …

The Canadian Community Economic Development Network (CCEDNet) is looking for organizations who have done a return-on-investment (ROI) or social-return-on-investment calculation (SROI) on their programs and services … examples and calculations will be compiled and shared to assist other agencies with demonstrating the value of community [...]

Merry Christmas 2011

Have a blessed and safe Christmas season … see you in the New Year.

Planning a Small Town Seasonal Event

Christmas is coming … with many communities gearing up to host their seasonal events.  What are your goals?   How can you make the most of sponsorships?  Can you afford to market on a shoestring budget?
In small towns, events are as much about entertainment as they are about social interaction.  They are a means of generating pride [...]

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