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📣 Join the Conversation! 📣 We want YOUR input! Share your thoughts, reflections, feedback, and ideas on CUE's role in transforming Chicagoans' relationship to power. You're invited to an intimate small group discussion where we'll explore whether our initiatives are aligned toward achieving our goals: 1. Increasing residents' belief that it is worthwhile to engage with local government 2. Equipping residents with greater insights into our local systems 3. Leverage civic knowledge and participation to increase government responsiveness to the needs of BIPOC communities RSVP to Brainstorm, Test, and Provide Critical Guidance to CUE! Choose your involvement: 👥 Collaborate with a group within the CUE network (limited to 15): - May 2nd, 5:30-7 p.m. - May 14th, 3:30-5 p.m. - May 23rd, 6-7 p.m. (Virtual) 📞 Request a one-on-one conversation with our consultant, Adria Husband. **Participants will receive a $100 stipend for their time. In-person gatherings will include light refreshments and food. Questions? Reach out to Adria. Let's shape the future of Chicago together! Learn more and RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gk2WbAUm

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Folks, here's our chance to help shape the next Button. (My favorite time of year!) Just a quick 2 minutes to complete the survey.

📣 Hey Richmond Marketing and Advertising Professionals! The Richmond Chapter of the American Marketing Association wants your feedback. Whether you are a member or nonmember - we want to hear from our community to ensure we are creating experiences and opportunities that reflect your unique perspective. Please take 3 minutes and share your feedback with us! 🔗 Link Below! #RVA #Marketing #Survey #AMARichmond #AMARVA

Pop quiz: how can you find your dream job / dream client? TLDR: positive vibe checks and no #twinning. I just went to a CreativeMornings at Wacom and was totally inspired by Britt Howard of Portland Garment Factory. She was spitting ideas like a soda, bubbling frothy and fun energy that was as effective as caffeine and sugar 🦄 . She mentioned how she really wanted to work with companies that were outside her echo chamber, as that's where the needle is going to move on issues close to her heart. And I loved that. Why? Because I think it's SO easy to stay with what's easy. What's comfortable. But true growth comes from being uncomfortable. Trying something new. Expanding your self-imposed boundaries. It's one of the reasons I adore working with multiple agencies* (intros below). Because I get exposed to different personalities, ways of working, industries, and skills. At 45, I'm am 100% still learning and it's why I'm not bored despite being a copywriter going on two decades now! Whether you're looking to work for a company or hire one, whether you're a solo or entrepreneur or working for a corporate behemoth, getting along is foundational. Do they pass this pop quiz: 1. passes your vibe check (comfort) 2. pushes your boundaries (discomfort)? But isn't that contrary? 🤔 How can you get both? Quick answer: don't hire a mirror. You don't want to work in or with an echo chamber. Take the job or hire the company based on how you can GROW. 🌿 So we're not twinning 👬 , we're learning. Pick a person or place that who compliments you. Someone who lifts you up. Whose strengths allow you to launch yourself to the next level. They can and should be better at some things than you. Let others shine. 🌟 It only makes you brighter. 🌟 --- These are the three Portland agencies I work with the most frequently: Murmur Creative - focused in the food 🍲 realm, they are the perfect combination of talented and effective, producing comprehensive branding that impacts. SBD Agency - with a lock on home 🏠 and design, they're creative and kind, crafting gorgeous visuals supported by strong content (ahem - that's me!) all the while being super relationship focused. Upswept Creative - self described online marketing 🤓 nerds, these people keep it real with authentic talk, well planned strategies, and consistent concrete output. They ALL pass the vibe check 🌈 . I *really* enjoy working with EACH of these agencies.

This should be a great webinar! If you've never heard Finalsite's Lauren Zakich or → Cristina P. speak, you're in for a treat! Discover how to build a multi-channel communication strategy for your school district. We’ll explore the pillars of community engagement, how you can leverage your current tools, and how to identify new opportunities to improve your school-to-home communications. https://lnkd.in/gSDc7ehv

Before 2020, public engagement in transportation projects primarily centered around open house meetings and workshops. In-person events could be structured in many ways, but relied on personal, face-to-face interaction with the community. COVID-19 forced agencies to pivot quickly to online events and strategies. 😷 Four years later, what have we learned—and what’s the state of public engagement today? Read how agencies are merging traditional approaches with successful online strategies learned during the pandemic to reach their communities in today’s hybrid world. 🌐 https://lnkd.in/gQ9_dZAU

Such an important focus that impacts family, community, society, industry and the economy.

Last night I had the chance to attend COMTO DC’s 2nd installment of the Crossroads series, "The Intersectionality of Race and the Transportation System." It was inspiring to hear the panel discuss proactive public engagement and share stories about their interactions with the communities their projects impact. Let's shine a spotlight on one of the many insights I gained from this panel: Flyers are not enough. Just listening is not enough. More has to be done to engage communities. People not only want to be heard but also want to see how their input impacts the project affecting their communities. Public engagement goes beyond checking off a list—it's about meaningful connections. I'm eager to learn more about approaching public engagement tasks in my own work.

🌟 New Edition Alert! Good Government Files: Temple’s Community Summit - Building Stronger Bonds 🌟 Dive into the latest success story in our government branding series, focusing on the City of Temple, TX, and its innovative Community Summit. This edition highlights how Temple is connecting with citizens to enhance community engagement through fun and interactive events. Discover: Temple’s clear and actionable mission and vision. Insights from Heather Bates, CPC, CPRP, Temple’s Director of Communications and Marketing. How a strategic combination of live music, local traditions, and community activities transformed civic engagement. Here's a sneak peek: “The Community Summit expressed sentiments in wonderful ways, combining the summit with the popular Oktoberfest-themed First Friday. Heather and her award-winning comms staff made it a must-attend event with live music, interactive activities, and giveaways.” Why This Matters: Meet citizens where they are, both physically and metaphorically. Learn how engaging community events can humanize local government and build trust. See how strategic planning and innovative thinking can turn city events into major successes. 🔗 Read the full newsletter here https://lnkd.in/gNsfYHtt and join the conversation on Good Government Files! Let’s celebrate the power of community and good governance. Together, we can create places people love to call home. #CommunityEngagement #GovernmentBranding #GoodGovernance #PublicAffairs #CivicEngagement #TempleTX #CommunitySummit