<p>My biggest takeaways are:</p> <ul> <li>just because a new program sounds like a good idea, proper research may show it would not be succesful</li> <li>when creating a review committee, it should be diverse with relevant shareholders</li> <li>it is necessary to know the demographics of your community&nbsp;</li> <li>speak with and listen to the businesses and organizations in your community</li> </ul>