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The Food Feud

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From finicky feasters to those who eschew the common edibles, what should we serve our residents at events?

Kim Lee with Community Northwest is no stranger to being a good hostess. Her nonprofit company specializes in building community within apartment complexes by focusing on resident events and helping to build positive relationships. Kim’s philosophy: “If you feed them, they will come. If you feed them well, they will come again. If you feed them well and introduce them to a friend, they will keep coming.” And anyone who’s no stranger to resident events would probably agree with this statement.

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Resident Event – Soda Float Social

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Whenever the weather starts to warm up, residents tend to emerge from their homes and become more social. This is a great time to get them more connected with their community. Of course, this is also often your busiest time of the year, so my number one tip for you is to plan the next three months of resident activities now. This means putting them on your calendar for a good time of the month (for example, not the first week of the month), and creating reminders for each task that is needed, and it also means utilizing your teams’ strengths to maximize impact and create a sense of ownership.

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You’re Invited – What’s Involved in a Stellar Resident Event Inivation?

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We all know the importance of building a sense of community and loyalty with resident events. Once you’ve planned an event that will resonate with your community, you’ll want to give attention to the event invitation. A large part of your resident event success will depend on the invitation! The truth is, some of us DO judge the book by its cover, and whether or not to attend the event might be determined by the invite itself. With that in mind, here are some tips to help your next resident invite bring in the masses.

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