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Helping people discover what’s on, what’s available and who can help, from events and facilities to local businesses and attractions.

“Is there anything on this weekend for the kids?”

FIND

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Each topic page explains what good looks like, where to start, and practical ideas to try.

3 IDEAS

Events & Activities

Help people discover what’s happening in the community & find events and activities that match their interests.

Public Events CalendarToolDiscovery & LocationsToolCommunity Event SubmissionsTool

2 IDEAS

Facilities, Parks & Recreation

Help people understand what’s available and make it easier to participate.

Facilities, Parks & AmenitiesToolPrograms, Activities & SchedulesTool

3 IDEAS

Directories & Local Listings

Help people find local organizations, services, and community groups, and keep those listings up to date.

Searchable Local DirectoryToolListing Submissions & UpdatesToolShared Listings & AggregationApproach

3 IDEAS

Business & Workforce Opportunities

Help businesses, workers, and investors discover the resources and opportunities available in your community.

Business & Investment ResourcesApproachJobs & Workforce OpportunitiesToolSites, Properties & OpportunitiesTool

3 IDEAS

Tourism & Community Discovery

Help people discover what makes your community worth exploring & turn inspiration into a plan.

Curated Experiences & CollectionsApproachInteractive Discovery MapToolItineraries & Trip PlanningTool

IN THE CHECK-UP

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Here are a few of the questions from the check-up. Take the full check-up for a short report with a first step for each priority.

CHECK-UP QUESTION

See what’s happening

Can someone quickly see what is happening in the community?

CHECK-UP QUESTION

Find local groups and services

Can a newcomer find local groups, businesses and services?

CHECK-UP QUESTION

Find a program

Can someone find a recreation program that fits their age, schedule and budget?

Free · up to 22 questions across all five areas · about 20 minutes

OTHER AREAS

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Understand
Information, notices, council

Do
Requests, forms, payments

Engage
Have a say, get involved

Behind the scenes
What needs to be in place