Publication | The Power of a First Look: Insights from Kentucky's First Impressions Program
Publication | The Power of a First Look: Insights from Kentucky's First Impressions Program
First Impressions was originally developed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and was adapted for use by Blueprint Kentucky. The program coordinates anonymous visits to partner communities by professionals in community and economic development, small business owners, community leaders and more. A notable modification in Kentucky’s First Impressions approach includes visits conducted by financially compensated trained assessors, rather than the peer-exchange structure utilized in Wisconsin. Visitors document their experiences and interactions, and Blueprint Kentucky uses their feedback to formulate recommendations for the communities...
