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Partnerships Creating a first-rate museum from scratch is a daunting undertaking, which requires commitments of time, energy and money. Forming partnerships to contribute volunteer assistance, funding, and in-kind services is the most important part of getting started. The editorial staff at Life in the Finger Lakes has become a valuable partner not only in supporting the museum concept but by contributing space in the magazine, on its website, and for handling press releases. The magazine, along with this website, is the official clarion for news and events regarding the project. When Professor emeritus Bill Banaszewski, founder and longtime chair of the Environmental Conservation Department at Finger Lakes Community College, heard about this proposal, without hesitation he asked to be a part of making it happen. His expertise in environmental sciences will be a vital contribution to the success of the project. Jim Moore, CEO of Mystic Media, a web development and marketing agency in Hornell, NY, has enthusiastically contributed the design, management and hosting of this website, which will undergo periodic updates as the project progresses. A lot goes into planning a museum, like preparing a business plan, a master plan, and finding a building site. There are meetings with groups, organizations, legislators, and community leaders as well as with architects and exhibit designers. There is marketing, incorporation, financial management, project construction and state accreditation. There are committees, consultants, lawyers and accountants. And there is fundraising, which is the most important component of a project like this. If you believe that you can help to make the Finger Lakes Cultural and Natural History Museum become a reality, please contact us. We will soon need the services of an accountant, attorney, fundraiser and grant writer—and that’s just for starters.
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