Sometimes words have two meanings, and sometimes they have so many, they have none. Again, I’m not too bright, but at least I do not suffer from that learning disability wherein unusually high releases of dopamine are stimulated by undefined words. For example, exactly what am I supposed to do with the following?
The grassroots, community-driven movement, Venture Local Franklin (VLF), held a community forum last Thursday to share data compiled from community stakeholders such as the Chamber of Commerce, Franklin TDA and Franklin Main Street Program to determine what each organization does and their separate mission statements, funding sources, current goals and overall vision for Franklin and Macon County.
VLF is geared toward promoting positive and sustainable community advancement. As a citizen-maintained movement, they value inclusivity and participation that is action- based and outcome-focused. The group works to collaboratively strengthen the local economy by utilizing the area’s natural resources to establish common goals, nurture entrepreneurial ventures and drive innovation with the goal of moving Franklin forward.
Maybe some good will come of the program, but for now, it looks like another example of, “Where are they going, for I am their leader?”
