Blueprints for Success: Strategic Planning and Board Building for Downtown

Blueprints for Success: Strategic Planning and Board Building for Downtown Professionals

Join us for an impactful two-day training event led by Deborah Turcott of ORIANA Solutions, designed to empower downtown professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to build a strong board, craft meaningful strategic plans, and energize stakeholders to bring those plans to life.

Why Attend?
Strategic planning bridges the gap between today’s activities and tomorrow’s success. This interactive session will guide participants through the process of developing and implementing essential plan components that align with your organization’s goals, ensuring sustainable and impactful outcomes.

What You’ll Learn:

Calibrating Mission and Vision Statements: Align organizational purpose with strategic potential.
Asset Mapping: Identify and leverage community strengths.
Evaluating Needs and Risks: Assess priorities and challenges effectively.
Activating Community Voices: Engage stakeholders to foster collaboration and inclusivity.
Translating Strategy into Actionable Plans: Turn big ideas into achievable outcomes.
Facilitation Tips and Tricks: Lead planning sessions with confidence and clarity.
Bonus Mini-Session: Discover how to connect your strategic plan to effective board recruitment.

This session is perfect for downtown professionals eager to position their organizations for long-term success while inspiring their boards and communities to take action. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert and leave equipped to make a meaningful difference.

WHEN:

January 22, 2025: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

January 23, 2025: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.*

*Lunch will be on your own

WHERE:

Historic Lowndes County Courthouse

100 E. Central Ave.

Valdosta, GA 31601

*Lunch break will be 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Other breaks will be provided throughout the day.

**Activities requiring movement will be conducted throughout the day. Please wear comfortable shoes for standing and walking.

About Deb

Deb Turcott

Deborah Turcott has engaged audiences across the United States and Canada for the past 25 years, bringing her enthusiasm for strengthening communities and pragmatism from decades of in-the-trenches experience to the stage. As a longtime executive with local, statewide, and national leadership experience, Deborah has a direct Main Street background from her early career, complemented by more recent opportunities as a national funder, strategist, and teacher. Today, Deborah is the Principal at ORIANA solutions where she and her team partner with communities, businesses, and organizations across the country as they seek to grow, influence change, and create impact.

Registration Options

Affiliate/Start-Up Program ($250.00) [27 remaining]
Classic Main Street Program ($200.00) [27 remaining]
GEMS Program ($150.00) [27 remaining]
Non Main Street City ($275.00) [27 remaining]

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