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Ready to Recruit (R2R) Library

Planning Resources and Toolkit Examples

Welcome! This library provides access to planning guides and a variety of business development and recruitment toolkit examples, including collateral materials from R2R program participants and other communities. 

R2R PLANNING RESOURCES

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Michigan Main Street Data Resource Guide

Michigan Main Street Inventory Tool (.xlsx)

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Michigan Main Street Business Development Toolkit

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DPN Ready to Recruit Guide

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Example: Prospect Tracking Form

R2R TOOLKIT LIBRARY

A. AVAILABLE PROPERTIES LIST/MAP

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Cedar Falls, IA

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Evart, MI

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Manning, IA

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Mason City, IA

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Oskaloosa, IA

B. PROPERTY CUT SHEETS

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Cedar Falls, IA

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Charlevoix, MI

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Covington, KY

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Lansing, MI

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Lapeer, MI

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Manning, IA

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Milan, MI

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Oskaloosa, IA

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Owosso, MI

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Waterloo, IA

— PROPERTY CUT SHEET TEMPLATES

Canva Real Estate Flyers

C. COMMUNITY/DISTRICT PROFILE

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Boyne City, MI

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Cheboygan, MI

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Coon Rapids, IA

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Grundy Center, IA

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Lapeer, MI

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Mason City, IA

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Ottumwa, IA

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Owosso, MI

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Waterloo, IA

D. RESOURCES AND INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Charles City, IA

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Cheboygan, MI

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Dayton, OH

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Dubuque, IA

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Grundy Center, IA

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Lapeer, MI

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Las Vegas, NV

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Story City, IA

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Waterloo, IA

E. STARTING A BUSINESS GUIDE

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Anniston, AL

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Biddeford, ME

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Grundy Center, IA

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Waterloo, IA

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Whitewater, WI

F. SMALL BUSINESS JOURNEY MAP

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Mapping Guide from Michigan Main Street

Anniston, AL | Permitting Process

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Grand Haven, MI | Process Map

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Lapeer, MI | Doing Business Guide and Map

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Three Rivers, MI | New Business Checklist

G. WEBSITE LANDING PAGE

Anniston, AL

Charlevoix, MI

Howell, MI

Ottumwa, IA

South Huntsville | Huntsville, AL

Waterloo, IA

H. TOUR MAPS

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Prospect Tour Hints and Tips

— DRIVING TOUR MAPS

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Cedar Falls, IA

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Chariton, IA

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Coon Rapids, IA

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Grand Haven, MI

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Mason City, IA

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Milan, MI

— WALKING TOUR MAPS

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Dothan, AL

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Mason City, IA

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Waterloo, IA

I. VIRTUAL/VIDEO TOURS

— DOWNTOWN/DISTRICT TOURS

Fate, TX

Lapeer, MI

Monroeville, AL

Ottumwa, IA

— COMMUNITY TOURS

Alpharetta, GA

Argyle, TX

Arlington, TX

County of Brant, ON

J. FOLIO/PACKET PRESENTATIONS

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“A Quick Guide for Investors” | Oskaloosa, IA

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“Economic Impact” Insert | Oskaloosa, IA

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“Business Investment Guide” | Marion, IA

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“Business Investment Guide” | Milan, MI

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“Vibrantly Pleasant” Booklet | Mount Pleasant, IA

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“Grow With Us” Booklet | Howell, MI

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Recruitment Folio | Cedar Falls, IA

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Recruitment Folio | Dubuque, IA

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Recruitment Folio | Manning, IA

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Recruitment Folio | Newton, IA

K. SUPPORTING MATERIALS

Business Start-up Graphic | Charlotte, MI

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Development Stats | La Crosse, WI

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Downtown Events Calendar | Dothan, AL

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Downtown Futures Poster | Howell, MI

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Downtown Owner’s Manual | Janesville, WI

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Events Attendance Graphic | Lexington, KY

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Intro/Third Party Endorsements | Walla Walla, WA

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Market Insights | Groveport, OH

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Top 10 Things to Do | Dothan, AL

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Traffic Generators Stats| Woodbine, IA

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Waverly... is well positioned for future recruiting successes.

Downtown Professionals Network was instrumental in helping to train our Chamber and Main Street organization on how to better recruit businesses to our community.  Jay was great to work with and made learning the R2R approach enjoyable and valuable at the same time. Thanks to DPN’s extensive market resources and training, Waverly has already experienced the fruit of Jay’s teachings and is well positioned for future recruiting successes. Thanks, DPN!

Travis Toliver, IOM, Executive Director

Waverly Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Program

Waverly, Iowa

CURRENT AND RECENT DPN R2R PROGRAM COMMUNITIES

Alabama

  • Anniston
  • Decatur
  • Gadsden
  • Huntsville
  • Jasper

Iowa

  • Charles City
  • Coon Rapids
  • Davenport
  • Fort Dodge
  • Guthrie Center
  • Marion
  • Mason City
  • Ottumwa
  • Story City
  • Waterloo
  • Waverly

Michigan

  • Blissfield
  • Charlotte
  • Cheboygan
  • Evart
  • Lapeer
  • Milan
  • Owosso
  • Sault Ste. Marie
  • Three Rivers

Washington

  • Everett
  • Kennewick
  • Olympia
  • Vancouver
  • Yakima

West Virginia

  • Charles Town
  • Elkins
  • Fairmont
  • Morgantown
  • Point Pleasant
  • Wheeling

PRIMED FOR RECRUITMENT SUCCESS

Downtown Professional Network (DPN) Ready to Recruit (R2R) program services help communities, organizations and economic development professionals:

  • Evaluate the market and hone-in on trends, target markets and opportunities
  • Identify and profile business types and uses targeted for expansion and recruitment
  • Fine-tune and execute business recruitment marketing strategies, materials, systems and protocols

Though modeled with a strong recruitment component, R2R program services build upon and offer guidance for fine-tuning business retention and expansion efforts – an essential foundation for successful entrepreneurial development and business recruitment activities.

READY TO RECRUIT

MARKET ANALYSIS

VISION DESIGN

PLANNING

SURVIVING CONSTRUCTION

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