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Focus group participants sought to help with Carrington Main Street Revitalization Plan

As part of the Carrington Chamber and Economic Development Corp (CCEDC) “Main Street Revitalization Plan,” CCEDC is seeking participants for a 60 to 90-minute focus group all about our community.

Any Carrington residents and business owners are invited to participate. CCEDC will hold three focus groups (two for businesses/residents and one for students). Each group will be limited to 12 participants. Feedback from the focus group will help Carrington develop goals and tactics to increase Carrington livability, revitalize Main Street and recruit/retain a sustainable workforce in the community.

Focus groups will be facilitated by AE2S Communications, who is assisting CCEDC in developing the Main Street Revitalization Plan. Specific dates/times are TBD based on availability of interested participants.

Any resident or business interested in participating in a focus group can email [email protected] or [email protected], or call 701-652-2524 to register. Please provide:

• Name

• Phone Number

• Email Address

• Preferred Date (between Aug. 29 - Sept. 2)

• Preferred Time (morning, afternoon, early evening)

The Main Street Revitalization planning process will include surveys, individual and group meetings with businesses, data collection, market research and community engagement. The goal is to develop a plan that includes realistic and attainable strategies to help revitalize Main Street, and to retain/recruit employees in Carrington.

Stay informed of future community engagement and feedback opportunities by following the City of Carrington and Carrington Chamber of Commerce on Facebook, or by visiting http://www.carringtonnd.com or http://www.cgtn-nd.com.