Parks & Recreation: The Better Business Model
Track: Revenue/Customer Service

Thursday, October 13, 2016 | 2:45pm - 4:00pm
Room: The Brig | Garden Room

Speaker:

Jeff Price, Business Manager, Everett Parks & Recreation 

Session Description:

Yes, you can meet the needs of your community and generate revenue too! Let’s face it, the world of subsidies is long gone and in its place is the cold hard reality of market-driven operations. But never fear, you have the business savvy and the creativity to make it work! This session will explore the new model of parks and recreation business planning while also highlighting some recent success stories. Learn how agencies have used solicitations, instructor incentives, differentiated pricing and business partnerships to make it work. It’s time to get creative about funding your operations.