First Impressions: What Does Carroll County Look Like to First-Time Visitors?

Author: Christin Herbst

Major Program: First Impressions

The First Impressions Program is a service offered through the Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky (CEDIK). This program coordinates anonymous visits to a community by professionals in community and economic development, small business owners, and community leaders. Visitors document their experience and interactions with local community members. Their responses are then compiled and presented back to the community by a CEDIK representative along with suggestions and resour

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First Impressions Impact

Author: Jennifer Bridge

Major Program: First Impressions

In 1974,  Major portion of the City of Brandenburg was destroyed by a tornado. Over 40 year later, the community was still struggling. In 2016, the downtown area had rundown buildings and empty apartments. The University of Kentucky Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky, part of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and Cooperative Extension Service; partnered with the Meade County Extension Service, and Meade County Chamber of Commerce to pilot the First

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First Impressions

Author: Joyce Doyle

Major Program: First Impressions

The First Impressions Program is a service offered through the Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky (CEDIK). This program coordinates anonymous visits to a community by professionals in community and economic development, small business owners, and community leaders. Visitors document their experience and interactions with local community members. Their responses are then compiled and presented back to the community by a CEDIK representative along with suggestions and resour

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