Winslow Town Manager Erica LaCroix plans to host a series of Coffee with the Manager events to discuss issues and ideas important to community members, during a time of new business growth, development opportunities, and regional entrepreneurship activities.

The first gathering is scheduled for 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, at the Winslow Parks and Recreation Office, 114 Benton Ave. in Winslow.

Within a casual yet collegial setting, the overarching goal of the series is to evaluate how Winslow can more effectively support local businesses and community members to enact meaningful municipal change and prepare for current and forthcoming federal funding opportunities. Discussion topics will include education, workforce development, business development, waterfront planning, infrastructure, and general municipal efforts.

“Hearing their stories and building relationships with the community will provide the Town of Winslow with the opportunity to continue to get to know its residents, learn what the community is passionate about, and breathe life into new and existing strategic projects,” LaCroix said, according to a news release from the Central Maine Growth Council. “I look forward to having the opportunity to engage thoughtfully with residents to create tangible and positive change.”

LaCroix looks to promote intentional engagement with the community and local businesses, producing short- and long-term goals aligned with the needs of the municipality.

Giving residents the opportunity to talk about placemaking initiatives and growing the urban core along the waterfront, Coffee with the Manager is meant to provide a forum for open discussion and ideation, empowering community members to impart feedback on the issues that matter most.

“Public participation and input lay the groundwork for impactful municipal projects and sustainable economic development initiatives,” said Sabrina Jandreau, development coordinator at the growth council. “Winslow’s businesses and residents understand the importance of stimulating local economic growth and cultivating the conditions for positive change, and ‘Coffee with the Manager’ invites residents and interested parties to invest in the future of the town.”

For more information, email LaCroix at elacroix@winslow-me.gov.

 

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