Case Studies

• Sarasota Tomorrow

  

  Challenge:   In 2008, the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce launched a new program called Sarasota Tomorrow.  The objective of the initiative was to bring all of Sarasota's diverse community groups, citizen advocacy groups and businesses together to address the challenges and... Read more

• NCAR Land Transfer Tax

  

  North Carolina Association of REALTORS® Land Transfer Tax Ballot Campaigns Challenge:   In 2007, the North Carolina General Assembly granted counties across the state the authority to place a land transfer tax on the ballot for voter consideration.  In November of the same... Read more

• Polk Citizens for Good Government

  

  Known for its high quality of life, and strong agricultural industry, Polk is one of Florida's fastest growing counties. That's why a local groups came together to support a series of charter amendments placed on the ballot in the fall of 2008. Read more

• Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, Palm Beach County

  

  Challenge :   Sheriff Ric Bradshaw runs one of Florida's largest law enforcement departments.  But when it was time to run for re-election, he needed someone to help get his message out.   Solution :  Cornerstone Solutions worked with Sheriff Bradshaw to... Read more

• Our Florida Promise

  

  Challenge :  Faced with massive cuts that would affect the quality of care for nursing homes, a group of concerned citizens---including skilled nursing care providers, nurses, doctors, administrators, parents and families---formed Our Florida Promise to appeal to lawmakers.  But the... Read more

• Triangle Community Coalition

  

  Challenge:   The Triangle Community Coalition is a non-profit advocacy organization promoting balanced solutions to growth issues in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina.  The organization works throughout the Triangle to educate and mobilize community leaders and... Read more

• Save Our Little Village (SOLV)

  

  Challenge :   St. Pete Beach is well known for the warmth of its people, and the splendor of its beaches. But these wonderful things were at risk. 

That's why a group of dedicated residents, businesses and community leaders came together and formed Save Our Little Village... Read more

• Stop the Home Tax

  

  Challenge:   In 2007, the North Carolina General Assembly considered adopting a statewide land transfer tax, also known as a "home tax", hitting homeowners across the state with a new tax.  The North Carolina Association of Realtors needed to educate and mobilize North Carolinians... Read more