When a serious incident happens in one community, it can understandably affect how people in neighboring communities think about their own public events. People start to ask questions like “Will I feel safe attending?” “Should this event be postponed or canceled?”
Community leaders should first consider whether an incident in a neighboring community could have implications for their own. That means taking a step back and considering the potential for spillover or how it could affect public perception in their own community. Leaders shouldn’t simply assume that since it happened in another community, it wouldn’t happen at theirs.
For community leaders, there are a few things to help your community be prepared:
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INTRODUCTION
Cities want people to visit, stay, shop and eat in their downtown. But how can cities promote themselves in a way that is authentic but effective? Many downtown organizations (including BIDs) are turning to influencers to help promote their city.