Cassville teams with Element 79 Media
for economic, tourism development
Rachael Freeman
April 28, 2021
The City of Cassville is excited to announce its new partnership in economic and tourism development with Element 79 Media Group. Element 79 is a new media agency in Cassville, managed by former Cassville Chamber Director, Rachael Freeman.
“Rachael proved she had a heart for Cassville during her time at the Chamber of Commerce,” said City Administrator Steve Walensky. “She was instrumental in our inaugural TroutFest, even getting the attention of Bass Pro Shops as a sponsor. She orchestrated the fundraising of over $25,000 to go towards the new fish cleaning station at Roaring River State Park. In 2019, she was named as Cassville Schools Friend of Education. Rachael works hard for the good of our community.”
Element 79 will bring a wide range of talent to the City’s economic development strategies, marketing efforts and local tourism.
“Economic development and tourism are interrelated,” stated Walensky.
“We want to cover as many aspects of economic development as we can. We believe Element 79 can do that. Economic development not only includes jobs but retention. We want people to want to work here and play here. We want to see them eat here and shop here. If there’s one thing the COVID-19 pandemic taught us, it’s how fortunate we are to live so close to Roaring River State Park. We realized that, and so did the other 1.3 million visitors who traveled through the park last year. We want to continue to work on getting those visitors ‘up-the-hill’ to Cassville.”
“Element 79 Media Group was created to help businesses with their development and marketing needs,” said Freeman.
“We want to solve problems, create a vision and help bring that vision to life. Our team will be able to help market Cassville at a whole new level. From economic development, planning, grant writing, website development, technology integration, graphic design, photography, videography and networking with stakeholders locally and across the region. We are excited about this new partnership and are looking forward to promoting Cassville,” Freeman stated.
Walensky stated that Element 79 is a local group that believes in Cassville.
“Their team is Cassville. Rachael is a 2005 graduate of Cassville High School, who moved away for college and has brought her talents back. Their marketing analyst, who joins the team in May, is a 2001 graduate of Cassville High School. After graduation, he joined the Marines and became a United States Marine Staff Sergeant, served our country doing three tours to Iraq and Afghanistan as Force Recon and Special Operations Marine. Now that he is out of the service, he’s come back to Cassville. Their marketing assistant, Sophie Scott, is a 2020 graduate of Cassville. She realized Cassville was home and she was ready to join the workforce in her hometown. This is going to be a dynamic partnership,” said Walensky.
Cassville’s former economic development director, Isaac Petersen, took over the City’s financial responsibilities in June 2020, when the City Finance Officer position came available.
“Isaac’s primary focus will now be the financial aspect of the city’s funds,” Walensky stated. “All economic development questions, ideas and inquiries can now be directed to me or Rachael.”
Walensky can be reached at [email protected] and Freeman can be reached at [email protected].
The City of Cassville is excited to announce its new partnership in economic and tourism development with Element 79 Media Group. Element 79 is a new media agency in Cassville, managed by former Cassville Chamber Director, Rachael Freeman.
“Rachael proved she had a heart for Cassville during her time at the Chamber of Commerce,” said City Administrator Steve Walensky. “She was instrumental in our inaugural TroutFest, even getting the attention of Bass Pro Shops as a sponsor. She orchestrated the fundraising of over $25,000 to go towards the new fish cleaning station at Roaring River State Park. In 2019, she was named as Cassville Schools Friend of Education. Rachael works hard for the good of our community.”
Element 79 will bring a wide range of talent to the City’s economic development strategies, marketing efforts and local tourism.
“Economic development and tourism are interrelated,” stated Walensky.
“We want to cover as many aspects of economic development as we can. We believe Element 79 can do that. Economic development not only includes jobs but retention. We want people to want to work here and play here. We want to see them eat here and shop here. If there’s one thing the COVID-19 pandemic taught us, it’s how fortunate we are to live so close to Roaring River State Park. We realized that, and so did the other 1.3 million visitors who traveled through the park last year. We want to continue to work on getting those visitors ‘up-the-hill’ to Cassville.”
“Element 79 Media Group was created to help businesses with their development and marketing needs,” said Freeman.
“We want to solve problems, create a vision and help bring that vision to life. Our team will be able to help market Cassville at a whole new level. From economic development, planning, grant writing, website development, technology integration, graphic design, photography, videography and networking with stakeholders locally and across the region. We are excited about this new partnership and are looking forward to promoting Cassville,” Freeman stated.
Walensky stated that Element 79 is a local group that believes in Cassville.
“Their team is Cassville. Rachael is a 2005 graduate of Cassville High School, who moved away for college and has brought her talents back. Their marketing analyst, who joins the team in May, is a 2001 graduate of Cassville High School. After graduation, he joined the Marines and became a United States Marine Staff Sergeant, served our country doing three tours to Iraq and Afghanistan as Force Recon and Special Operations Marine. Now that he is out of the service, he’s come back to Cassville. Their marketing assistant, Sophie Scott, is a 2020 graduate of Cassville. She realized Cassville was home and she was ready to join the workforce in her hometown. This is going to be a dynamic partnership,” said Walensky.
Cassville’s former economic development director, Isaac Petersen, took over the City’s financial responsibilities in June 2020, when the City Finance Officer position came available.
“Isaac’s primary focus will now be the financial aspect of the city’s funds,” Walensky stated. “All economic development questions, ideas and inquiries can now be directed to me or Rachael.”
Walensky can be reached at [email protected] and Freeman can be reached at [email protected].
