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Century Offers Cash Prize For New Slogan
January 28, 2015
The Town of Century is looking for a new slogan, and they are a holding a contest with a small cash prize to find one.
The town is accepting new slogan ideas through February 13, with the town council to consider a winner at their regular meeting on February 16. Century Mayor Freddie McCall is personally contributing a $50 prize for the winner.
The town council has previously voted to eventually remove “Welcome to Century” signs that welcome visitors into Century from the north and south on Highway 29. The signs, dedicated two years ago, were built by Century Correctional Institution and feature a giant saw blade with the town’s most recent slogan “The Dawn of a New Century.”
“Our image needs to change,” Century Mayor Freddie McCall said recently, noting that the town’s sawmill has been closed for over 50 years. “We are not a sawmill town anymore.” He said the signs would be donated to the local Alger Sullivan Historical Society for use in their museum.
To submit a slogan idea for the Town of Century, click here for an entry form.
The change is coming after a recommendation from Brice Harris of the University of West Florida’s Haas Center, author of the town’s new strategic plan.
NorthEscambia.com photos.
Comments
32 Responses to “Century Offers Cash Prize For New Slogan”
“Century: Gateway to Flomaton!”
Yes, the possibilities are endless yet I don’t see anything wrong with slapping some paint, changing a slogan, instilling hope, It gets the ball rolling. I know the slogan putting lipstick on a pig can be construed as negative but I myself am a whole lot more attractive with a little makeup It doesn’t hurt.Yes infrastructure and real planning has to be done. Private citizen get on board, even if you don’t live here. Escambia County and P’cola should participate. We are Escambia County District Five. The Gateway and Front door to the area. Call the Beulah fest people.Take action do your part The government of Century can not do it all, they have a place and a purpose but they are not the do all be all.
I agree retired,
The possibilities are limitless really. I would rather see money invested into something that makes Century worth drawing people in. Other than slapping some paint on buildings and redoing a sign.
Host the Redneck Parade. We moved to the area and are sorry we missed it. Just provide better security, trash and porta potties etc. I like the Beulah fest Idea here, I’ve seen concerts in a park draw a crowds. Yes Code enforcement, Have the property owners clean it up. Volunteers may show up, provide a dumpster, let it be community service or prison work. What about a real official Florida Welcome Center?
to add something positive, since Beulah can no longer host their festival. Century should consider a large park renovation and bring in music acts? Everything from blue grass/country to R&B artists. With the venue in place multiple events could be hosted there monthly. It would bring in a lot of people to the city, would make a hotel feasible along with the boost to the local stores already in place. I could see new restaurants moving in etc. There is no “city” like that around this area. Century is just the size to pull it off. Rome wasn’t built in a day, maybe model it on that and attract businesses to the area that way? An entertainment city without gambling.
I don’t think there is anything wrong with the slogan, just possibly the sign. Maybe keep “The Dawn of a New Century”, but find another logo.
I like that, City of Hope, and yes cleaning up the Gateway. It won’t happen overnight but it has to start somewhere. We like a quote by Henry Ford “Whether you think you can or you can’t–You’re Right”
Yes Century will still be Century and next festival, I’d love to see someone come and put lipstick on a pig..seriously..do it..That would be a fantastic article..like Sopchoppy’s worm fiddling contest or Wausau’s possum festival..l
I like it like it is. Why try to change our heritage by changing slogans that imply that same heritage. We are because of a sawmill. That sawmill was what created this small town.
You can put lipstick on a pig,,,,,,,,,but when you get done, you’ve still got a pig.
Century
Enjoy it while you can
Next stop Pcola. the down side of everywhere.
Most of the potential business clients will enter Century from Pensacola.
Look at the “Curb Appeal” entering Century heading north on Hwy 29 from Pensacola.
As a potential investor, what would be you’re opinion as you drove into the city limits? It looks like a little Detroit. Shanty houses, closed and overgrown businesses,
unemployed people loitering everywhere.
That says a lot of what kind of workforce is available in the area.
Code enforcement and cleaning up the Gateway on hwy 29 would be a good start to attract possible businesses. I am sure skilled workers are here, but infrastructure support has to be proven first.
It can happen but will take awhile, under new leadership with new eyes to see the problems.
CITY OF HOPE
Welcome to Century “This is Mayberry on Crack”
Those comments were worth a big belly laugh…LOL But I’m going for the $50..I think there is Hope.
Don’t get
Stuck in
the 20th
Century
Century, has anything changed or is it “just me”???
Lighten up JustMe. It doesn’t matter if I live in your tiny forgotten town or not, it’s a sense of humor that you obviously don’t get. You’re perfectly correct when you said, “You don’t have anything better to do”. I didn’t have anything better to do when I made my comment and you obviously are in the same boat by trying to defend this as some sort of personal attack. Loosen your belt and breathe a little easy, laughing is good for you heart and soul.
Enjoy your day.
Century,A Hundred Reasons Why
Century – It’s Not That Bad!
How About
“Century. Peaceful Country Town Only 35 Miles From Florida’s Murder Capital Pcola”
Why not tell the truth and capitalize on it.
“The Poorest Town In Florida”
Thank you to JustMe. I can’t understand why people have to be so negative.
Century, where Flomaton buys it’s groceries.
With that new motel pending, maybe Century should call it’s self SWING TOWN.
Lets see $12,500 for hotel study. Small cash prize for new design idea for century. Nothing never changes here.
Y’all Come, but don’t bring your horse or livestock. How’s that one?
Some people cannot deal in reality. A new slogan will not fix Century. Proverbs 12:1
“Welcome to Century: Just close your eyes, you will be in Alabama any minute.”
Right on Tim. Slogan could be “Century, we got a new hotel/motel and five new low paying, no benefit job opportunities, ya’ll come back now”
Keep Driving!, or Don’t Stop!
Mr. “Evans”. There are many things in life that I to despise and hate. The person I am though looks over the hate and tries to find just a little good in those things. You sir have made several negative comments towards our little town on several articles here which leads me to believe the following. A. You do not live in the town of Century. B. You don’t have anything better to spend your time on. C. Your so unhappy in life that you must see the bad in everything rather than the good. I agree we have some Crack heads here but what city or town doesn’t. At least we don’t have murders every week like pensacola area does. Good luck Century in every Avenue of business attraction you walk down.
“Expect while reaching for the stars, people to whirl by with their dark clouds and storm upon you.”– Anthony Liccione
or your fired!
I have a new slogan, “Century, the town that still lives 100 years in the past” or “Century, it’s still 1915 here”. Just a thought.