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Here are the results of the November 5 Meeting's Brainstorming activity around the 5 key strategies of the new Taylors TownSquare Nonprofit that is currently being formed.  

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Communication

Question: How can we help communicate what is going on in Taylors?  What types of things should we try?

Central community bulletin board both physically as well as electronically; use Library as a communication exchange center

Community newsletter available at main areas?  Given out at schools to parents.

Create a “Downtown Taylors”; Blog and Facebook page**, Twitter*

What about Greater Taylors News?

Email newsletters

BILLBOARDS 

Printed insert in Greenville News or Greater Greer News and Greenville Journal

Websites with updates 

Utilize social media to reach people who may be unaware of what’s going on

Financial

Question: What types of ideas and programs would you like to see us financially support?

Supporting local small business in some way…competition for grants or loans?

Something to help grow Main Street—creating businesses there

Beautify Main Street

I think there should be a creative group developed to develop opportunities for online fundraising.  I would love to help in any visual/artistic standpoint and already have some specific ideas that could be created for the purpose of raising awareness but also show the emotional connection to what all the Mill represents.  I have a team ready to pool those ideas together (create a video), Hold a live concert, Have a silent auction - Joe Everson

Complete the 501C3 so that fundraising events may be sheltered.  This will allow fundraising events that could supplement the costly upfits of the mill which, besides Taylors First Baptist, will become the centerpiece of the new renaissance community.

Setting up program for working with the community repairing and earning bicycles for kids

Community stage/performers to draw visitors on weekends.  Like Shakespeare in the Park/other arts performances.  Busking/musicians/student groups.

Physical

Question: What types of planning organizations would you be interested in having discussions with?

Sidewalks; Bike lanes

Bike lane down Main Street

Public safety and monitoring

New housing developments congruent architecturally with the charm and ear historicity of Taylors Mill.  Development of subdivision covenants to create an architectural expression that produces a lasting legacy.

Keeping new business development withint Taylors community standards

DOT – to discuss roads and parking issues and requirements

SC Planning Commission 

Real Estate

Question: What situations do you see us being to help by holding land for the public interest?

Attract small business to Main Street Taylors /Wade Hampton. Beautify both areas. 

Street lights on Main St; Walking Paths; Bike lane on Main**

The old gas station at red light for Bicycle program for kids and all people

Old fuel station would be great for community gatherings

CHICK SPRINGS—six acres for a community park; activities, festivals, concerts, etc.*****

Community co-ops: gardens, landscape, common areas 

Relational

Question: Through things such as TownSquare meetings, how can we help foster relationships in Taylors?

Encourage City of Greenville, Greer, etc. to lend support (not necessarily financial) more of a public awareness to attract businesses to the whole area.  Not us v. them, but rather WE!

August festival, “Taylors Fair” cook off, dessert competition, etc.

This is the south.  BBQ.  BBQ cook off, Chili cook off.  [email protected]

Fourth of July

Support of local schools and events (and knowledge of) 

Seasonal events/festivals**  Holiday Parade***  Community Tree***   Fireworks!***

Decorations along the length of Main Street*

Community parties/cookouts in summer, holiday gatherings/”block” parties

Festivals, potlucks (see Swamp Rabbit Grocery monthly potluck)

Directory: Worship places, Services, Clubs, coupons from Taylors businesses****

Welcome package for new residents**

Historic home tour!

Outdoor evens with the playhouse

Get other community organizations to promote special events of ours on their calendars, notices as well**

Paper towels, soaps, other necessities! And newsletter and map of Taylors.  Coupon book?

Tuesday, September 2 | 7:00 pm | Taylors Ministry Center

On September 2 Scott Park with Greenville County Planning will present an update regarding the Taylors Community Branding they have been working on for many months.

We will also discuss more details about the Taylors Community Work Day on Saturday, September 20. They will be leading the building of a disc golf park at the Taylors Mill and, along with other organizations such as TreesGreenville, will make some other improvements to the entry way into this focal point of our community!