AUGUST 2019
 
 
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Determining the value of your events

 
 

Events and promotions are an important part of what make your downtown a destination. However, it is important that event hosts have a regular process for reviewing what went well and what could be improved. 

In this three-part series, we discuss why evaluation is important, how to get valuable feedback, and when it call it quits on a community event.

 
 
Beloit farmers market
 

The importance of evaluating your event

Evaluation can tell you whether an event was successful according to your goals, and can help you decide if it’s appropriate to hold the same event again, make some tweaks, or decline to offer it again and free up time for other, more effective initiatives.

 
 
Touchscreen survey tool
 

Tips and tricks for getting attendees to take surveys, provide feedback

Surveys are a vital component in evaluating your events. But getting people to agree to a survey during your event may be tricky, so here are some tips and tricks for acquiring the best survey results.

 
 
Definitely DePere music event
 

When to end an event that isn't working

Many communities have traditional events they continue to hold because that is what they have always done—even if it is past its prime. This post offers key questions to consider when thinking about the future of community events.

 
 
 

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Small Community Forum
August 28
7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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All About Kiva Workshop
August 28
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Small Community Forum
September 11
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Four Points Best Practices Workshop
September 18
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Roundtable Discussion Group
September 26
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Columbus
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WEDA Fall Conference
September 26-28
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Roundtable Discussion Group
October 8
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Wisconsin Downtown Summit
October 15-16
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Empty Storefronts Conference
November 4
Milwaukee
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NDC Historic Real Estate Finance Course
November 11-15
Milwaukee
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