Building Strong Communities
Community Services
13 Ways helps communities like yours through the development of growth strategies, speaking engagements, evaluations and assessments, leadership training, consulting services, as well as brand development and marketing strategies.
We Assess
Community Assessment
We look at everything, a full 360° examination of your community's economic health, the market viability of new ventures, and any gaps that may exist.
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Onsite Visits
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Asset Analysis – Gap and Opportunity Identification
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Local and Regional Interviews and Focus Groups
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Desktop Research
We Listen
Community Engagement
Public engagement also provides insight into a cross-section of community opinions on the opportunities and challenges that exist. And, it helps condition your community for a bold plan for the future - because without public buy-in, the best laid plans can't be implemented.
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Communications and Project Updates
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Interviews and Focus Groups
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Change Perspective Initiative
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Council and Administration Meetings
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Presentations and Town Halls
We Envision
Community or Regional Strategic Direction
We focus on what makes your community unique, where it can grow, and how it can get there. Simple is better. Simple is stronger. These should be easy to understand and easy to use by community leaders and the public.
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Offsite with Council and Administration
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The Story of . . .
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Vision and Mission
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What You Value Most
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Milestones and Actions
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Strategic Community Plans
We Deliver
Government Relations & Advisory Services
Navigating the complexities of government relations requires a strategic approach to ensure your community's voice is heard and interests are prioritized. We provide the expertise and guidance needed to build strong relationships with key governmental stakeholders and advocate effectively for your community's needs.
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Strategic Messaging
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Key Partner Engagement
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Priority Alignment
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Advocacy Planning
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Council Orientation and Code of Conduct
We Create
Branding and Culture
Your community's brand is its identity. It's what the public sees, and more importantly it's what the public perceives. Your brand is the personality and voice that communicates your competitive advantage and defines your niche.
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Muse and Business Identification
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Logo, Slogan, and Colour Pallet Design
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Brand Guide with Identity and Standards for Usage
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Website Creation
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Target Market Segmentation
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Internal & External Communications Strategy
SOMETHING ELSE?
Explore our standalone services below:
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Strategic messaging and targeted marketing for community outreach.
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Council and Administration and Business/Chamber Workshops
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Asset and Risk Management Assessments
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Community Main Street and Downtown Evaluations
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Individual Business Assessments and Recommendations
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Regional Collaboration Planning
