Special to Iredell Free News

After more than 20 years of service to our community, the Statesville Civic Center is engaged in a market study to help determine the facility’s direction for the next 20 years. The public will have an opportunity to hear more about the study and the importance of creating a marketing plan that will continue to meet the needs of the community in the future.

A virtual public forum is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4. The meeting link is available on the Civic Center Facebook page, the City’s website (www.statesvillenc.net) and community calendar (www.statesvillenc.net/calendar).

The public can also request the link by emailing kroberts@statesvillenc.net.

This live meeting is hosted by GreenPlay, LLC, a consulting company that specializes in strategic planning, feasibility studies and marketing analysis. Recently, GreenPlay assisted Iredell County in developing its 2020 Comprehensive Recreation Master Plan.

Information presented during the virtual forum will include a review of the marketing study process and a summary of the key ideas and themes that have arisen so far. Although participants will be muted, they can ask questions and communicate through the chat box. The staff, public and City Council will be able to review the final plan later this summer before an action plan is implemented.