Tried to send this last week, but it kept bouncing back from the list: Vanessa, et. al.,
Thanks Vanessa, and you're right that we need to do more outreach and awareness building in regards to the resources we have, what it is we do and what it is we don't do. Which is why we have a concentrated effort towards developing awareness of the EZ and related programs. Currently, we're making the effort to get out to as many community events and functions as possible (most recently Juneteenth), to be in touch with the community and accessible to residents. On our website you'll see new content added such as a listing of all our allocated funding as well as links to City business resources. In August, we're launching a pilot project to go door to door and find out what residents are and are not aware of, what resources they may need and how the Empowerment Zone can best be utilized within our guidelines. Lastly, I've made it a point for myself and my staff to come out and meet with business associations, community groups, economic development organizations, etc. So if you have community group that needs more information or wants to be aware of what is available call or email me and I'd be happy to come out, answer questions and provide information. Our job is to be accessible and available. Contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 612-673-5016. Jonathan Palmer Victory -----Original Message----- From: V.L. Freeman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] Sent: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 05:44:43 -0500 Subject: Re: [Mpls] REGARDING MY EARLIER POST:COMMENTS Hello JP! and List; I guess I should clarify myself here. In no way did I mean that the Empowerment Zone helped or is helping the businesses named, Sorry if that's what appeared to sound like. I was just meaning instead of these type places. There should be other more positive businesses in the area, The Empowerment Zone, could do more outreach to those who are not aware of what and who they(EZ) are. The usual suspects explain it as a way of putting more money in the existing big businesses, not investing into new or small. I think when these people (usual suspects) address the issues of the EZ, one's expectation seems to be lowered in their thinking that EZ. Feeling like it's not for them. Hopefully the EZ can come out do it'd own education to the people of what EZ is all about. Just my thoughts, as usual. Vanessa Hawthorne Innovation, everyday entrepreneurship, and creativity are the aims of collaboration." Vanessa L. Freeman REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
