After months of continuous collaboration and focused engagement efforts, Constellation of Starke representatives will soon be sending off the final version of the Regional Development Plan for the Stellar Communities Designation Program.
Though the application will be submitted by this Friday’s deadline, the process is not over; COS Executive Committee members will be working over the next several weeks to finalize a presentation that will be made in front of program officials in November.
In December, finalists will find out who has been designated as the Regional Stellar Community.
In the meantime, there are many ways for community members to get involved and show their support for the region’s Stellar efforts.
For instance, Constellation of Starke shirts can be purchased for $15 from the Starke County Economic Development Foundation. The SCEDF Office is open from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The shirts feature the region’s logo as well as the slogan ‘vibrant, engaged, growing.’ They’re available in indigo and two different shades of orange. They come in a variety of sizes and if a specific color you like is unavailable in your size, one can be ordered for no additional charge.
Additionally, businesses and individuals can purchase bronze, silver, gold, or platinum sponsorships for $20, $50, $75, or $100+, respectively.
All sponsors will be provided with a window sticker that will reflect their sponsorship level. Click the following link to view the Constellation of Starke Sponsorship Form.
Donations can also be made by visiting nicf.org, pushing the ‘Donate’ button and selecting the ‘Constellation of Starke Stellar Community Fund’ when you’re prompted to designate your gift.
Monetary contributions are utilized to help cover the cost of purchasing promotional materials and other associated expenses.
If you happen to get a shirt or sponsorship sticker, or if you’d just like to highlight your corner of the Constellation of Starke region, you can share photos at any time by tagging Constellation of Starke on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
