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Recruit the right retailers. Revive your downtown.
Download our free checklist to attract the right businesses and build a thriving downtown district.
Struggling to fill vacancies or attract the right mix of retailers to your downtown?
You’re not alone – and you’re not without resources. Whether you’re a city leader, a downtown development staffer, economic developer, or a chamber of commerce executive, our Downtown Retail Recruitment Checklist guides you step-by-step through the process of attracting, preparing for, and supporting new retail tenants.
It’s practical, proven, and built for communities like yours.
What does the downtown recruitment checklist cover?
- How to gather and use local market data to target the right retailers
- Steps to create compelling recruitment materials and incentive packages
- Tips for engaging property owners, brokers, and businesses for active outreach
Why downtown retail recruitment matters:
Strong downtowns drive local economies, create jobs, and shape community identity.
Targeted retail recruitment ensures your district isn’t just filled—it’s thriving with businesses that meet local needs, enhance the streetscape, and support long-term economic vitality.
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Download this checklist to enhance your business recruitment strategy for downtown.


About Downtown Strategies
Downtown Strategies, a division of Retail Strategies, exists to provide realistic, implementable strategies to communities for revitalizing their downtowns. Led by a team of former downtown revitalization practitioners and real estate experts, our combination of real-world experience, plus expertise in real estate and retail uniquely qualify us to assist communities with backfilling vacancies, increasing tourism, and enhancing the sense of place in their downtowns. Serving rural communities in 25 states, Downtown Strategies is the leading national firm for downtown revitalization planning, emphasizing real estate and retail.
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