Phase 1
Identify anchors
Start with local businesses, nonprofits, historical groups, schools, civic associations, and neighborhood leaders.
Founding Partner Campaign
A practical campaign for early supporters who want MtVernon.net to become a useful local platform.
v24 frames the ask: help launch a trusted local hub for events, resources, stories, business visibility, and civic connection.
Phase 2
Invite participation
Use the sponsor, civic partner, and business listing messages included in the outreach folder.
Phase 3
Publish momentum
Add early supporters, launch updates, and community milestones to the site as credibility grows.
Suggested opening ask
“We are preparing MtVernon.net as a trusted local Community Hub for the Mount Vernon area. Would you be open to a short conversation about being listed, contributing updates, or supporting the founding launch?”