DDA organizes virtual Easter egg hunt to support local businesses
1 min readArticle by Niki Kottmann Wyoming Tribune Eagle
The word “Easter” means something different to those who are Christian and those who are not. But regardless of religious beliefs, it’s a day that’s always associated with colorful celebrations, tradition and family gatherings.
However, this year is different. This year, Grandma or Grandpa won’t be around to help the little ones find eggs in the lawn. This year, no extended family or friends are coming over to share dinner. […]
The original idea was to do a drive- or walk-by Easter egg hunt, with paper eggs posted in the windows of various downtown businesses, which the DDA is still doing. But DDA Board of Directors member Breck M. Collier (of Red Bison) suggested adding a virtual element.
He reached out to Realtor Shawn Miller of Miller Realty Group and 3D Pro Imaging LLC, a company that provides 3D scans and imaging of real estate listings, businesses and more. Miller is a Matterport service provider, meaning he works with 360-degree cameras that you can use to “scan” (a different way of photographing) every inch of a space to create a virtual experience. […]