Louisiana has a new tool to build upon its economic foundation.
Volunteers have produced a 12-minute video that showcases the Pike County community¹s industrial, business, recreational, historical and residential qualities.
The project, part of the city¹s DREAM Initiative, will be used to attract development.
“Looking at a bunch of statistics or a Website doesn¹t give you a feel for a community,” said Elizabeth Onik, program director. “This gives you a sense of taking a virtual tour through Louisiana. You get an idea of the potential of the community.”
Eighty-four still photographs were combined with several video clips. Jon Moran shot the photos and wrote the script. Jeff Guay contributed video, edited and voiced the production.
Moran said the video offers developers a view of Louisiana as if “they were in the passenger seat of a car.”
“It¹s kind of a crossover between quality of life...and the potential for what can be developed,” he said. “The bottom line for us was to show the community what is right and what is working in Louisiana.”
The video first was shown last month at a statewide economic development conference, where Louisiana was the smallest community making a presentation.
“I think it raised some eyebrows and got some attention,” Guay said. “It¹s got some pizzazz to it.”
Mayor Don Giltner and the city council also have seen it. The video will be uploaded to the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Website and DVDs are planned.
Moran admitted the production was put together quickly so that it could be shown at the state conference, but said periodic additions are possible.
“I think it will continue to evolve and get better,” he said. “It¹s a starting point.”
DREAM is an acronym for Downtown Revitalization and Economic Assistance for
Missouri. The state program provides help with planning and financial assistance in revitalizing downtowns.
Hannibal and Louisiana are the only two DREAM Initiative communities in
Northeast Missouri.
Onik said focus groups have met on community needs and a land use reference guide for downtown Louisiana been completed. More volunteers are being sought.
“We need citizens to step forward,” Moran said.
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Louisiana has a new tool to build upon its economic foundation.
Volunteers have produced a 12-minute video that showcases the Pike County community¹s industrial, business, recreational, historical and residential qualities.
The project, part of the city¹s DREAM Initiative, will be used to attract development.
“Looking at a bunch of statistics or a Website doesn¹t give you a feel for a community,” said Elizabeth Onik, program director. “This gives you a sense of taking a virtual tour through Louisiana. You get an idea of the potential of the community.”
Eighty-four still photographs were combined with several video clips. Jon Moran shot the photos and wrote the script. Jeff Guay contributed video, edited and voiced the production.
Moran said the video offers developers a view of Louisiana as if “they were in the passenger seat of a car.”
“It¹s kind of a crossover between quality of life...and the potential for what can be developed,” he said. “The bottom line for us was to show the community what is right and what is working in Louisiana.”
The video first was shown last month at a statewide economic development conference, where Louisiana was the smallest community making a presentation.
“I think it raised some eyebrows and got some attention,” Guay said. “It¹s got some pizzazz to it.”
Mayor Don Giltner and the city council also have seen it. The video will be uploaded to the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Website and DVDs are planned.
Moran admitted the production was put together quickly so that it could be shown at the state conference, but said periodic additions are possible.
“I think it will continue to evolve and get better,” he said. “It¹s a starting point.”
DREAM is an acronym for Downtown Revitalization and Economic Assistance for
Missouri. The state program provides help with planning and financial assistance in revitalizing downtowns.
Hannibal and Louisiana are the only two DREAM Initiative communities in
Northeast Missouri.
Onik said focus groups have met on community needs and a land use reference guide for downtown Louisiana been completed. More volunteers are being sought.
“We need citizens to step forward,” Moran said.
