This series of photographs were shared on twitter this past week by local social studies teacher, Kevin Santone via his “Wellandarium” Twitter profile. There is a groundswell of community advocates converging in Welland to collectively lead the process of change… Read More ›
Community Development
I Spy with My Little Eye…
Team Berkhout Bosse hanging from the ceiling at our local Fonthill Sobeys – our photo that is! This special portrait of us was officially released last year as part of the Pelham Business Association‘s Portraits of Pelham Campaign. This marketing… Read More ›
How Might We Build an Economic Action Plan ?
This week I had the opportunity to participate in a creative problem solving process designed to inspire a diverse group of community stakeholders to work together to build an Economic Action Plan for the Town where I live. Our session… Read More ›
The Evolution of Real Estate Marketing
Business marketing has been transformed by the internet. The real estate industry in many ways has been a trailblazer for what is now impacting our local small business community. According to recent studies, over 86% of all home searches now… Read More ›
Some Lessons from the Kitchen Table
Wikipedia defines consensus as the “community resolution when opposing parties set aside their differences and agree on a statement that is agreeable to all, even if only barely.” While this definition is easy to understand cognitively, it is oh so… Read More ›
Defining Niagara through a new lens is our key to the future | Bullet News Niagara | Niagara Falls, Welland, Thorold, St Catharines, Fort Erie, Thorold
ARLENE WHITE/Cross-Border News A common mistake that we human beings regularly make is not being able to see the forest for the trees – missing the big picture because we are so focused on the small details we are involved… Read More ›
Why Do You Live in Pelham?
We all have our favourite things that we love about living in our community. Collectively documenting the community assets that are meaningful to residents forms the basis for establishing a common identity. According to the most recent (2007) update of… Read More ›
Tell Us Why You Love Living in the Pelham, Niagara Area!
Pelham why do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love the fact that even though I once forgot my keys in my car in the driveway overnight, it was still there in the morning. Whenever I have told this… Read More ›
Niagara Community Design Awards
NIAGARA REGION, October 1, 2010 – For the sixth year in a row, Niagara Region and the Niagara Economic Development Corporation are calling for entries for the Niagara Community Design Awards, which recognize and celebrate excellence in design. This year,… Read More ›
Niagara is a Changin’
Is it just me or are we starting to see more development initiatives taking place with a Niagara-wide prospective? The formation of a new organization called Niagara Heritage Alliance (NHA) is one of the most recent examples. It is a… Read More ›