Press Release

Fultondale, Alabama Utilizes American Rescue Plan Funding on Retail Recruitment

published: August 11, 2021
9:11 pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Caroline Hannum
Retail Strategies
caroline@retailstrategies.com

BIRMINGHAM, AL (August 11, 2021) – Fultondale, Alabama has selected Retail Strategies, the leading national retail recruitment firm, to develop and execute a retail recruitment strategy on behalf of the city. The city will receive a tailored recruitment plan and proactive recruitment outreach to retail stores, restaurants, hotels, and developers. Fultondale, Alabama has been awarded American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funding and will be utilizing this to fund the new partnership with Retail Strategies.

“Fultondale is ripe with potential and opportunity for both local and national retailers to thrive in our community,” said Mayor Larry Holcomb. “Retail Strategies will provide us with direction and help us focus on a targeted strategy for retail and commercial growth.”

“Fultondale is ripe with potential and opportunity for both local and national retailers to thrive in our community. Retail Strategies will provide us with direction and help us focus on a targeted strategy for retail and commercial growth.”
Mayor Larry Holcomb

“Fultondale is a great partner for Retail Strategies because the city leadership is energized and motivated to see tangible results,” said Lacey Bacchus, business developer at Retail Strategies. “The Fultondale community has attractive shopping centers and developments that will aid in recruiting retailers to the area, giving our team a great starting point and strong messaging in our outreach. Retail Strategies looks forward to partnering with the city for further success and development throughout Fultondale.”

Through the new partnership, Retail Strategies will perform a real estate market analysis of Fultondale to identify areas of opportunity for expanding businesses to open in the city. The Retail Strategies team will partner with city leaders to help them understand their market’s unique opportunities for additional sales tax collections and options to enhance the city’s quality of life. Additionally, Retail Strategies will proactively reach out to potential businesses, property owners, brokers, and developers to market the city of Fultondale for new retail stores, restaurants, hotels, and commercial development.

About Fultondale, Alabama

Fultondale, Alabama is a rapidly growing city in Jefferson County with a population of roughly 8,800 people. Fultondale is located in central Alabama just 10 minutes from the heart of Birmingham. The city is home to the Black Creek Park and many other activities for visitors and residents to enjoy!

For more information visit, http://www.cityoffultondale.com/index.php

About Retail Strategies

Retail Strategies is the national expert in recruiting businesses and strategically developing communities. Our mission is to provide the real estate expertise, tools, and human effort that position deserving towns as alluring locations for national businesses and destinations for tourism and quality of life amenities. With confidence, we pursue this mission by delivering unparalleled customer service as a unified team with unmatched real estate and community development expertise. Our activities pay a return in sales taxes, added jobs, and businesses that enhance and add to the unique qualities of your community.

What do you need?

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.