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This resource was created to assist local Main Street managers and board members in identifying, selecting and implementing a transformation strategy for the downtown district. From gathering data and convening local leaders to selecting a transformation strategy and tracking your impact, this workbook has everything you need to guide you from start to finish through the entire strategic planning process.
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