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DESCRIPTION:Legacy businesses—the corner stores\, family restaurants\, an
 d neighborhood shops that define our communities—are disappearing. Yet f
 ew preservation tools exist to protect these vital expressions of living c
 ultural heritage\, especially in BIPOC\, ethnic\, and immigrant neighborho
 ods.\n\nThis webinar introduces a comprehensive Legacy Business Program To
 olkit that bridges this gap. Drawing on best practices from municipal and 
 community-based programs nationwide\, you'll discover practical strategies
  for identifying\, supporting\, and preserving culturally significant busi
 nesses in your community. Whether you're a preservation professional\, com
 munity advocate\, or local government official\, you'll gain actionable in
 sights into protecting both the tangible and intangible heritage that make
 s our neighborhoods unique.\n\nAfter more than 25 years working in digital
  design\, Bennett King chose to shift his professional focus toward a more
  people-centered and place-based practice. What began as a career designin
 g technology evolved into a deeper commitment to understanding and sustain
 ing the cultures we nurture\, the landscapes we inhabit\, and the stories 
 that shape our communities. This transition led him to historic and cultur
 al preservation as a way to align his skills with his values.\n​\nBennet
 t holds a Bachelor’s degree in History from California State University\
 , Fresno\, and a Master of Arts in Historic Preservation from Goucher Coll
 ege. Over the past three years\, he has worked with government agencies an
 d nonprofit organizations on preservation-related projects\, collaborating
  with planners\, advocates\, and community members to document\, interpret
 \, and protect both tangible and intangible cultural heritage. His backgro
 und in human-centered design informs his approach to preservation—ground
 ed in careful listening\, thoughtful observation\, and an understanding of
  how people interact with place. Today\, he focuses on preserving cultures
  and places for the people who live within them.
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SUMMARY:Saving the Mom-and-Pops: a Legacy Businesses Toolkit
URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.goucher.edu/event/saving-the-mom-and-pops-a-le
 gacy-businesses-toolkit
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