In Turn Your Town Around, the former mayor of the popular and award-winning town of Berlin, Maryland explains how to chart a course of rediscovery and renewal for your town. You will learn how your town can flourish and find new ways to build and share both a stronger economic and social foundation. You will discover your community's potential for cultural and artistic appeal and learn how to make visitors feel welcomed as guests, rather than looked upon as strangers This book also discusses the issue of proximity - how you can capitalize on your town's nearness in space or relationship to more populated areas. Your efforts can attract appreciative guests and be an ongoing source of enjoyment and pride for your fellow citizens. Always with an eye towards improving, your town can achieve a stronger local economy and richer experience by transforming into a successful destination community.