Task Force Update:

The task force created by the DDBA board of directors to make recommendations on the structure, funding and activities of the DDBA has created an outline of topics they will be addressing.  These meetings are OPEN to all members and it is encouraged that you come and participate in making DDBA work for you.
The following is a tentative schedule of topics that the task force will be addressing.  Please feel free to participate or contact any of the members to learn more about this process.

All meetings are held at Steve's Place Pizza from 8:15 - 10:00 am on a Tuesday/Thursday schedule through February 1.

Jan 9 - mission/vision/image, city & other business group connections, advocacy
Jan 11 - mission/vision/image, city & other community group connections, advocacy
Jan 16 - goals/structure, committees
Jan 18 - goals/structure, committees
Jan 23 - goals/structure, committees
Jan 25 - fee structure/fundraising, board representation, and personnel
Jan 30 - fee structure/fundraising, board representation, and personnel
Feb 1 - wrap-up

Task force committee:
Maria Ogrydziak, Alzada Knickerbocker, Jennifer Anderson, Chuck Roe, Rosalie Paine, Steve Wilkinson, Janis Lott, Dan Urazandi

If you would like to be included on the email list for updates on the task force and materials provided, please email ddba@davis.com.

New Year, New You?

The New Year is always a great time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future.  Along with improving personal goals, take this time to look at current business practices:

1. Is your business clean and well organized (inside and out)?
2. Does your environment offer a pleasant experience?
3. Do you offer superior customer service?
4. Is there an incentive for returning customers?
5. Do you offer special events?
6. Do you have a Web site?
7. Are your customers in a database?
8. Are you following a marketing plan?
9. How do you measure your marketing efforts?
10. How are you reaching out to the new generation of consumers?

If you'd like assistance with any of these topics, please feel free to contact me at promo@davis.com.