JEFFERSON COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY
OBJECTIVE
Promote the revitalization of downtown Steubenville, Ohio, and encourage prospective business investment through a creative, attention-grabbing mailer.
INSIGHT
Downtown Steubenville, like many small towns, had suffered economic decline. Prospective investors and community members needed to see beyond the dilapidated infrastructure to the potential opportunities.
ACTION
• Designed a visually compelling mailer—“a blueprint for the imagination”—that showcased possibilities rather than problems.
• Highlighted key event information while inspiring recipients to envision the future potential of downtown Steubenville.
• Collaborated with the Port Authority to ensure messaging aligned with community goals and economic development initiatives.
RESULTS/METRICS
📈 Generated exceptional attendance at the Downtown Summit
🎨 Produced a memorable, professionally designed mailer that elevated the Port Authority’s outreach
💡 Helped spark dialogue and interest among business leaders and community stakeholders
IMPACT
• Strengthened the Port Authority’s image as a proactive driver of economic growth
• Encouraged investment and engagement from local businesses and community members
• Provided a replicable model for future creative outreach campaigns
CLIENT FEEDBACK
"Nathan did phenomenal work at the Port Authority-sponsored October 15 Downtown Summit last year, providing a sleek and creative design for the invitations, as well as participating in the event itself. He was truly a pleasure to work with and we are grateful for his generous contributions towards future economic development of the City if Steubenville and Jefferson County. A definite five stars!" - Joe Dantona, Jefferson County Port Authority