In MI Downtown - Hiring a DDA Director

When Scott Csazak became City Manager of the City of Caro, in Michigan's thumb, he quickly saw on opportunity to strengthen the downtown through the hiring of a full-time DDA Executive Director. Learn how Scott fielded the array of issues and stakeholders to turn this idea into reality. Scott drew on his experiences as a DDA Executive Director in Escanaba, Michigan, to guide his recommendations. And, once implemented, he worked through the issues that arose with efficiency. Scott discusses the process with MDA Executive Director Dana Walker.

This podcast serves as a capstone project for Scott's participation in the MDA's professional development certificate program.