Do you have a large number of vacancies in your downtown and don’t know where to start with your revitalization strategy?
In this webinar we’ll discuss how focusing on practical retail spaces can create synergy and make larger vacancies more feasible for potential investment. Whether you have a completely vacant Main Street, have recently had positive momentum downtown, or are fearful that long-time businesses may shutter in the coming months, we’ll provide advice to create and implement a sensible plan for your downtown.
Who Should Attend: Economic Development Staff, City Managers, Elected Officials, Main Street Directors, Chamber of Commerce Staff, Small Business Owners
Jenn Gregory
President, Downtown Strategies
Jenn is the president of Downtown Strategies, where her focus is on the revitalization of downtowns for our client communities. Through her Downtown Vision and Strategy Workshop process, Jenn advises communities on market analysis, tourism, economic vitality, and design updates for downtown areas.
She joined Retail Strategies with a 10 year career in community development and downtown revitalization. She previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Starkville Development Partnership, a community development umbrella organization that consists of the Starkville Area Chamber of Commerce, Starkville Visitors & Convention Council, Oktibbeha County Economic Development Authority, and Starkville Main Street Association. She first joined the Partnership in 2009, where she was Vice President for Tourism Development. She held the positions of Chief Operating Officer and Interim Chief Executive Officer before assuming the CEO position full-time in January 2013.
