Community engagement that goes beyond the typical processes includes, but is not limited to:
- Immersion visits
- Community Assessments
- Community-Wide meetings
- Workshops
- Visioning Sessions
- First Impression Visits
- Community Re-Identification Planning
- Listen to Learn Interviews
- Focus Groups
- Online Surveys
- Listening Sessions
- Meetings and Presentations to Community Leaders
- Meetings with Chamber, Tourism, Main Street Officials
- Presentations to City Councils, County Commissioners and Other Officials
- Engagement with Underserved Populations
- Outreach to Diverse Groups
- Meetings with Community Organizations
- Meetings with Community Businesses and Industry
- SWOT/SOAR Analysis
- Business Surveys
- Engagement with Student Groups
- Engagement with Farmers and Agricultural Locations
- Online Collaboration
- Tour of Empty Buildings
- Improved Child Care Strategies
- Communication Facilitation

