K-State Research and Extension

First Impressions

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What is the first impression your community gives to its visitors?

The First Impressions program helps community members to see their community through the eyes of a first-time visitor.

Interested in First Impressions for your community? Check out our program resources and contact our team for more information.


First Impressions Brochure
Program Overview
First Impressions Fact Sheet
Program Details
First Impressions Application 
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Community Reports and Presentations

Over 130 Kansas communities have successfully completed the First Impressions program. Learn more about their results through the community reports and presentations below:

 

Additional Resources

One component of a final First Impressions presentation involves addressing the myth that everyone in a small town knows each other or is aware of the different aspects of their community. Welcome and engage your community's new residents through a newcomers event using our publication as a starting point: Engaging Community Members Through Newcomers Events