People Attraction & Placemaking

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Create Your Community

Every town has a unique culture shaped by its people. The People Attraction & Placemaking team helps you highlight that culture and showcase what makes your community feel like home. Through conversations, workshops, and support for tourism and an online presence, we work with you to create welcoming spaces, celebrate local identity, and make your community a place where people love to live.

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Entrepreneurial Communities Activation Process

ACTIVATE YOUR COMMUNITY

ECAP views economic development as a success when a community charts its path to a positive future by building on its current culture.

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First Impressions

PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD

A tailor-made evaluation of how your community presents itself to tourists, from your online presence to your community’s brick-and-mortar appeal.

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Marketing Hometown America

A PLACE TO LIVE, A PLACE TO LOVE

Join the collaborative conversations about what sets your community apart, and what strengths could attract tourists and new residents.

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Red Carpet Service

THE VIP TREATMENT

Workshops for local businesses’ staff and management teams to emphasize your role in creating a welcoming entry into your community.

Contact

JORDAN RASMUSSEN

RPN Program Leader
402-719-5230
jordan.rasmussen@unl.edu