2024 Webinar

Empowering Local Entrepreneurs: Streamlining Small Business Support for Business Retention

published: August 21, 2024
9:13 am

HOSTED BY SEDC: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 @ 2PM EDT

Empowering Local Entrepreneurs:

Streamlining Small Business Support for Business Retention

Supporting the small business community and local entrepreneurs is a critical part of a comprehensive economic development strategy.

Existing businesses are already integrated into the community and provide stable jobs. Retaining them helps preserve employment and contributes to the local economy. While supporting local retail entrepreneurs is crucial for community growth, it can be challenging to dedicate the necessary resources.

This webinar explores how an on-demand Small Business Support program can provide equitable access to essential resources for local entrepreneurs without overburdening economic development organizations. Learn how to empower local businesses to thrive while maintaining focus on other critical projects, ensuring balanced and effective economic development.

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Jenn Gregory

Jenn Gregory is the President of Downtown Strategies at Retail Strategies, a community development consulting firm. She works with communities all over the country developing revitalization plans to bring vibrancy to downtowns.

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John Feary

City Manager

Claremore, OK

Service: Small Business Support

We are excited to have a turnkey program that supports all sectors — retail services, restaurants, traditional retail, and landlords. This platform will empower our small business owners with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed.

Andrea de la Rosa

Assistant Director of Small Business Development

City of Bloomington

Service: Retail Strategies

I really enjoyed the meeting with Laura Marinos and Jennifer Gregory of Retail Strategies! They were very informative and supportive. They gave me so much information and tips for taking my business to the next level in the marketing area where I lack tremendously. I finally decided on a new name so I will be putting their tools into action soon!

Stacy Grant

Business Owner

Youngstown OH

Service: Retail Strategies

Retail Strategies has been an incredible asset to both my clients and me in deal-making. Their folks do a great job of listening to retailers’ requirements and providing value. They’ve proven to be a strong conduit between municipalities and retailers supporting growth through connections.

Casey Smallwood

SVP, Managing Principal & Market Leader, SRS Real Estate Partners

Service: Retail Strategies

I would highly recommend Retail Strategies. They have been a great partner to the Hendry County Economic Development Council in our recruitment efforts to bring more retail opportunities to the county. Their experience, knowledge, and relationships throughout the retail community combined with their friendly approach has made them a valued partner in our community’s growth efforts.

Keitha Daniels

Executive Director of the Hendry County Economic Development Council

Hendry County, Florida

Service: Downtown Strategies

The thing that we really liked about Retail Strategies is that they work together with you and the community. We had to put together an executive committee that consists of some town employees, officials, some citizens and plus myself from the chamber. Retail Strategies has a very diverse background. They have people that are from economic development, they have people that were realtors, they have people that are downtown development directors, people that are in tourism, people that are in retail, so they really have all avenues.

Empowering Local Entrepreneurs: Streamlining Small Business Support for Business Retention

HOSTED BY SEDC: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 @ 2PM EDT

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