Many Communities Connect the Reuse Community Through Joint Promotion
1.
Determine the geographic area that
the directory will serve.
2.
Obtain resources that list the
area’s reuse oriented businesses.
3.
Solicit input from “known” reuse
advocates.
4.
Compile “draft” list of prospective
businesses and organizations.
5.
Call businesses and organizations
to:
Confirm the business’ willingness to be listed.
Verify their operational information.
Confirm the type of materials they handle.
Determine their policy for accepting items.
Ask if items sold (for profit) or distributed
free.
Ask if they would consider distributing
directory.
6.
Once all information is
confirmed, organize listings by type of materials handled.
7.
Make sure to include
special notations to readers that you are providing the guide
for informational purposes only and do not endorse the
individual organizations listed in the guide.
8.
Include general
information on reuse if space allows.
9.
Consider various types
of layout / print formats.
10.
Consider possible
cooperative projects/partnerships.
List prepared by ReDO Member Melinda Seader, Worldwide
Automotive, Inc.
ReDO
Sponsoring Subscribers
Leaders in historic commercial building reuse & redevelopment in Baltimore
and throughout the East Coast.
