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1949 Allison & Johnson Grocery Store

DCF hoped to serve a need in the community, while revitalizing the space and respecting it’s rich history. In 2016, the Davie Community Foundation (DCF) purchased the building located next to their office in Downtown Mocksville with the goal of making an impact investment in the community.

Phipps Sewing Center Skinny Wheels Bike Shop

Community building with classes for adults & children – (8) Homeless shelter – (7) Day Center for Family Promise – (4) Counseling/mentoring center – academic skill building / common sense approach to life skills Small business training center – soft skills for employees Assisted living facility for youth with disabilities Small business incubator Civic Center

2016 Facebook Question:

What would you do with 5,000 square feet in Downtown Mocksville to benefit the community?

Community Leader Survey Results: in comparison a children’s museum would …

56%

Attract more people to downtown

40%

Have the potential to produce revenue with the best opportunity for sustainability

63%

Maximize the space and time that the building was used during the day

69%

Offer the greatest education and leadership opportunities

94%

Be the most family friendly

In February 2018, the DCF Board approved moving forward with COGNITION!

Kim Crawford – President Cammie Webb – Vice President Kati Lawrence – Secretary Brett Bolch – Treasurer Madison Hartness Tiffany Lakey Gloria Matthews Will Marrs Gladys Scott Jane Simpson Cindy Stone

COGNITION of Davie County, Inc. was incorporated in March 2018 and a new Board of Directors was established with eleven interested citizens who brought a variety of talents. Board of Directors

COGNITION creates an interactive space for children, families, and the community to acquire knowledge through adventurous play, investigative learning, and creative growth. COGNITION strives to be a community-driven, interactive space that promotes exploration, learning, and innovation with the goal of investing in current and future generations.

MISSION MISSION VISION VISION

By implementing our mission and vision, we will see that the following values are exemplified: COGNITION will be a space where learners of all ages are able to ask questions then discover answers through inspiring learning Exhibits and programming will have a STEAM focus By collaborating with local businesses and additional partners, COGNITION will act as a catalyst for workforce development and equip families to engage with their community

VAL ALUES UES

Front Desk & Seating Agricultural Ave. Market Ln. Healthy Food Hall Little Cog Corner Construction Ct. Weavers Way Energy Alley

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Engaging window vinyl with branding Desk in back corner across from entrance Multiple spaces with bench and storage Barn vignette with carts about seasons, crops Manipulative weather vane Rain activity with dimensional clouds Plinko style chicken coop with eggs Raised bed to display soil and root system Tractor and trailer for hauling produce Interface with market and cafe interactives Water pump interactive from river Dress Up bin or hang up

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Front Desk & Seating Agricultural Avenue

Open air farmers market structure Interactive checkout counter Stocked shelves with props and produce Focus on simple math/money transactions and healthy options (MyPlate) Whiteboard surfaces

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Market Lane

Open air food hall with seating Food Truck vignette with pass thru window MyPlate focus, nutrition and healthy habits graphics and interactives Backside of food truck to feature a mock kitchen for pass thru serving and food prep

4

Healthy Food Hall

Power plant behind the scenes look Energy production through water Control station with switches, buttons, lights, etc. Hard hat and safety gear props Photoframes with surveillance footage

5

Energy Alley

Loom weaving interactive with colored textiles Spinning elements, wheels and cogs with sliding shuttle Discover different textures, fabrics, and weaves Photoframes with construction photos Pulley System

6

Weavers Way

Construction zone/workshop with a focus

• n building and hands on interactives

Exposed stud wall construction with clear acrylic walls to show the interworkings of a structure with pipes, wiring, LED lighting to show connectivity etc. PVC pipe interactive for building Work bench with architectural blueprint templates for building blocks, rubber bands, strings, wire, etc. Workbench with small tools, tool belts, measuring tape, safety vests, etc. Bulldozer interactive

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Construction Court

Smaller space, semi-enclosed with seating Low interactive walls with multi sensory interactives With buttons, shapes, texture, and low impact play Unobstructed views for families with multiple children at play Boat for pretend play

8

Little Cog Corner

EQUIP BUILD SOLVE

Makerspace at The COG

Small Manufacturing Sewing & Textiles Art Electronics Tinkering laser cutter, table top router, table top milling, etc. home and industrial sewing and textiles, circuit vinyl cutter, etc. a large variety of art materials small electronics building and tinkering various smaller tools and machinery that may be used to accomplish a project

“What makes me most excited about this concept is that we would have an effective supplementary education solution in our community that would become an extension of learning in our classrooms.”

– Dr. Darrin Hartness former DC Schools Superintendent

4.6325 visitors per sq. foot x 4780 sq. ft = 22,143 visitors From 2000-2015, 25-44 yr. old decreased 17.7% We want to draw young families back to the community Contribute to the overall effort to improve the appearance and offerings of downtown Mocksville Our neighboring counties do not have a children’s museum $55.56 per sq. foot x 4780 sq. ft. = $265,576 income dollars Promote early childhood education and grow the talent pipeline

VISITORS/TOURISM FAMILIES REVITALIZATION DESTINATION SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION

February/March

Renovations begin Website launched, www.cognitiondavie.org

April/May

Renovations completed Community feedback events planned Exhibit designs finalized Begin search for Executive Director

June/July

Exhibit construction documents approved Makerspace plan finalized

August/September

Exhibits fabricated Executive Director hired Program calendar created Touch a Truck Event

November/December

Exhibits installed Holiday Pre-Opening Events

2019 2020

Individual COG Sales

Join a Committee Spread the Word Visit

Exhibit Sponsorships General Corporate Sponsorships

Agricultural Ave Construction Court Energy Alley Healthy Food Hall Market Lane Weavers Way Little COGs Makerspace (multiple) Individually named COGS may be purchased in 3 sizes for display in the COGNITION building Annual Sponsorships Scholarships Special Activities

RANGE $500 to $5,000 $1,000 EXPLORATION $2,500 LEARNING $5,000 INNOVATION UP-FRONT EXHIBIT BUILD COST + 10% PER YEAR MAINTENANCE FOR 3-YEARS

119 N Salisbury Street P.O. Box 816 Mocksville, NC 27028 www.CognitionDavie.org info@cognitiondavie.com www.Facebook.com/CognitionDavie @CognitionDavie