Technology and Placemaking Nathan Preheim Co-Founder and COO, MindMixer Omaha, NE
Technology Breakout IDA Conference Former urban planning consultant + software project manager. Used to facilitate town hall public meetings. Was discouraged by the lack of participation. Decided there had to be a better way to get people more involved in community-betterment conversations. Built MindMixer. A web and mobile-based app that let’s people solve community challenges by participating whenever and wherever. Background Text your ideas to Why an online engagement tool?
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Technology Breakout IDA Conference Empowering. Community members have the ability to make meaningful contributions and see results. Transparent. Ideas, progress, and actions are posted for everyone to follow. Affirming. Meaningful conversations and recognition for contributors affirms participants effort. Convenient. Allows participants to engage anytime and from anywhere. Actionable. Imagine, support, do – it is that simple. Why Online Engagement Works Text your ideas to
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