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LocoMagic Overview |
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Phone: 606-723-2450 Web: www.locomagic.net Web: www.estillcountyky.net E-mail: info@locomagic.net E-mail: info@estillcountyky.net |
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The Trains are a Comin’… |
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Estill Dvelopment Alliance (EDA) MISSION: Estill Development Alliance improves the quality of life for the citizens of Estill County through conducting, promoting and supporting civic, cultural, economic, educational, and social activities which maximize citizen and community involvement. The EDA has played a major and supportive role in the community's economic development that has resulted in nearly $4 million coming into Estill County, an average of $260 per citizen. These accomplishments speak of hard work and success. Among its many activities, EDA is an innovator, community partner, and supporter of: |
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· EDA serves as the Estill County Chamber of Commerce, providing a contact point, applications, business member services, brochures, support staff, and assistance with chamber events and activities. · EDA serves as the direct tourism marketing organization (DMO) for Estill County and is helping to facilitate the creation of the Estill County Tourism Commission. · EDA produces the Estill County tourism brochure (statewide distribution) highlighting scenic, recreational, and business opportunities in Estill County. We will continue to produce the brochure until the Estill County Tourism Commission is established. · EDA is involved with the "Friends of the Furnace" whose mission is to promote education and preservation of Estill County's historic coal-fired iron furnaces. · EDA established and sponsors the Estill County Hall of Honor, which celebrates and honors the accomplishments of living and historic Estill County citizens and institutions. · EDA is a community partner in planning and establishing Westcare Kentucky, Inc., a non-profit organization whose local office provides substance abuse treatment, prevention, and education services in Estill County. · EDA houses the City of Irvine Renaissance/Main Street Program and Project Manager, and provides staff and technical assistance for downtown revitalization, landscaping, and historic renovation. · EDA also houses the Estill County Schools Community Education Initiative, whose Director and CE Advisory Council oversees opportunities, resources, and projects for life-long learning programs for people of all ages in Estill County. · EDA houses the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) and works with local government offices to seek out and promote industrial recruitment, job creation and economic growth for Estill County. · EDA proudly sponsors YALL (Youth Alliance for Leadership and Learning) a high school youth-led, youth-driven community service organization whose main mission is to facilitate projects for the betterment of Estill County's young people, as well as the community at large. · EDA is active with the Connect Estill County broadband access initiative. · EDA started "Estill Pride," an effort to clean up roadside trash locally. · EDA promotes Estill County artisans by helping to organize the Estill Arts Council and assists other galleries and artisans, including the youth-focused Main Street gallery, Artageous. · EDA helped make possible the renovation and opening of the Irvine Grade School Apartments. |
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We are pleased to announce an exciting, community-wide art event – LocoMagic, Estill County’s Bicentennial Celebration Public Art Project –taking place in Estill County in 2008.
LocoMagic is a celebration of Estill County’s Bicentennial in 2008. Our train statue represents a historical part of Estill County’s ties to the railroad industry. 50 trains, designed and decorated by renowned area and national artists, will grace sidewalks and business fronts of Estill County through the 2008 Bicentennial Year.
Beginning with an exciting unveiling of the trains during the “Walk Though 200 Years” event in February 2008; Maps, as well as a website, will guide local residents and visitors to locations of celebration during our 2008 Bicentennial. Our local TV networks, radio stations, and newsprint have committed media coverage for certain events. A positive and measurable impact on tourism is anticipated.
These trains are expected to create a tremendous number of impressions, regional, statewide, and possibly national media coverage, as well as community pride. LocoMagic will generate recognition for the artists and their unique designs, and will be great fun as friends compare and select their favorites. Best of all, proceeds from the event will benefit Estill Development Alliance to provide economic stimulus for our county in order to support necessary projects in the future to help us grow and thrive in the next 200 years of Estill County.
So all aboard as early as possible to make sure you will have a chance to sponsor one of the 50 trains - but hurry - they will be pulling out of the station quickly!
Don't miss out on being a part of Estill County’s past and future! |
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