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See other people are dealing with the same issues.  We aren't alone.

At 09:18 PM 5/27/2004, you wrote:
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>Jeff
>
>I agree that presenting the time that you're open as "Preview Days" or a
>"Sneak Peek" of the upcoming museum is the best way to go.
>
>We're doing something similar by having general admission hours this summer
>but our grand opening isn't until September. Although we won't be closing
>after
>the grand opening as you are, we'll be experiencing ongoing construction for
>a while.
>
>Good luck.
>
>Deron Ash
>Director of Education
>Imagine Nation Children's Museum
>Bristol, CT
>www.imaginenationmuseum.org
>
>
>
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> > i'm working with a small non-profit that is already committed to opening in
> > early september, but then, in the worst case scenario,  may be forced
> to shut
> > down at the end of december, for rennovations, for the folllowing  3
> months.
> >
> >
> > the question none of us can answer is what impact opening/closing will have
> > on perception in the community.  (board understands the predicament, so
> > disappointing the board is not an issue).
> >
> > this is a 21,000 square foot facility.
> >
> > i'm wondering if any of you have found yourself in the same unfortunate
> > situation, or even in the same universe!
> >
> > any brilliant suggestions for mitigating the impact, short of not opening,
> > would be more than welcome and, hey, if it works, i'll share the
> results with
> > everyone!
> >
> > thanks in advance!
> >
> >
> >
> > Jeff Courtman
> > Mind-Works
> > 4026 Richmond Ave
> > Shreveport, LA  71106
> > 214.450.8872
> >
> >
>
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