Thank You, Talent and Phoenix! A Recap of Our Community Listening Session

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us at the Community Listening Session on Thursday, July 10 at the Talent Community Center. Your input is helping shape the future in Talent and Phoenix.

Hosted by the Talent Business Alliance and facilitated by Cecelia Bagnoli, TBA's RARE Americorp member working on this project, the session was an important milestone in the development of the Talent and Phoenix Destination and Tourism Strategic Plan. Attendees from Talent and Phoenix had the chance to hear updates on the progress being made so far, including a deeper dive into initiatives like the Wine Country Cycling Routes and the development of a shared Talent / Phoenix Arts & Cultural District.

The evening also included a collaborative visioning session where community members shared ideas, hopes, and questions about what’s next. The ideas and energy in the room were inspiring, and we’re grateful for your time and engagement in this project!

As we continue this work, we’re reminded that the heart of any successful plan comes from the community behind it. Thank you for sharing your voice and helping us build a vibrant, welcoming future for Talent and Phoenix.

Stay tuned for more updates and next steps—and if you missed the session but would like the view the presentation slides, you can see them here!