Month: February 2024

Welcoming Students Home – Six Things series

February 25, 2024 by Jeff Eads

Number 4: Welcome them back during breaks. Many students return home at Thanksgiving and even bring friends. Rally your local leaders, chamber, young professionals, etc. to host an open house at one of the student’s favorite spots. No program. Just friendly faces and some free food. Prepare your local leaders to mention a few things […]

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Create Advantage by Staying Engaged – Six Things series

February 15, 2024 by Jeff Eads

Number 3: Stay in contact. It would be meaningful for these students to hear from you again early in their first semester. Have your chamber members send them a note and perhaps include a few coupons for them to use at their favorite coffee shop when they are back home. Text them an invitation to a […]

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Celebrate Your Own – Six Things series

February 5, 2024 by Jeff Eads

Number 2: Celebrate before they leave town. Most communities know where their High School Seniors are heading after graduation. Don’t wait four years to start recruiting them back! Start the conversation before they leave. This may sound too simple. But find a location in town and throw a party. Or better yet – crash someone […]

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