ABOUT MOTLEY LOCAL
Towns, cities, and organizations hire us to build place attachment through brand design, public art, downtown business recruitment, grant writing, equity and municipal economy consulting, and much more. We are a creative placebuilding and community development agency that envisions equitable communities that amplify the voices of those on the margins. When we uplift our most marginalized community members, we uplift everyone.
MISSION:
Motley Local works with cities and organizations in the cultural, economic, and brand development of their places and communities through a lens of equity.
VISION:
Through our services, Motley Local envisions cities and organizations to be more accessible and equitable through: intentional public art and visible culture; access to food and fresh produce; inclusive input and investment; accountable leadership; representation of diverse businesses with stakeholders from marginalized communities; and greater capacity for equitable development and policymaking.
VALUES:
PROCESS
“How we do the work is the work.” - Greensboro Community Leader April Parker
In every process, the steps taken to achieve a goal inform and affect the result. We take pride in integrating community input, strategic research, and creativity into every step of our process. We strive for measured results, visible impact, and vibrant communities. We value your community's potential and prioritize the specific process it requires to reach the desired outcome.
PRODUCT
We assess where you can grow and assist you in how to make it a reality by preparing you with the skills, plans, tools, and analysis to reach your full potential and highest goals. Our partnership will have your audiences, clients, and customers see and experience the best version of your brand and services.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Our team resides on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Cheraw (Sara), Sissipahaw (Saxapahaw), Eno, Shakori, Sappony (Saponi) And Occaneechi Band in the cities commonly known as Greensboro, NC + Graham, NC.
Our team also recognizes that we occupy and have partnerships throughout North Carolina on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Bear River/Bay River, Cape Fear, Catawba, Chowanoke, Coree/Coranine, Creek, Croatan, Hatteras, Keyauwee, Machapunga, Moratoc, Natchez, Neusiok, Pamlico, Wateree, Weapemeoc, Woccon, Yadkin, and Yeopim.
TEAM:
Chelsea Dickey |
Owner + Director Of Economic Development
Chelsea Glen Dickey (she/her/hers pronouns) Motley’s Founder and Director of Economic Development. She works toward equitable development of communities through business recruitment, asset mapping, community representation and storytelling.
With over 8 years of experience, Chelsea brings proven theories and new ideas to elevate communities. Chelsea’s hometown experience in Mebane, NC gives her context to inspire other communities to reach their full potential while embracing an authentic experience.
You can reach Chelsea at Chelsea@motleylocal.com.
Stephanie Ruiz |
Communications Coordinator
Stephanie Ruiz (she/her pronouns) is well known throughout her community for being involved in countless projects. She is a community networker, entrepreneur + holistic healer. Stephanie is also the CEO Mystic Roots Company, a member of the Appearance Commission + Tree Board in Graham NC, the Alamance ARTicle, Moore in Burlington, and co-founded A Mystic Book Club.
Stephanie gives context + inspires others to be involved in the community while helping people grow in the process. Stephanie is also a firm believer that the mind, body + soul thrive when surrounded by nature + it is her goal to help people incorporate as much of that as possible into their lifestyle. She hopes to share the joy that plants + community bring her with others through her work with Motley Local.
You can reach Stephanie at Stephanie@motleylocal.com.
Photography by Motley Local. Mural background by Milagros Collective.