THURSDAY, JUNE 20 @ 11AM CST
Last Call for ARPA
Spend Funds or Give them Back to Treasury
As the deadline to commit American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds by December 2024 swiftly approaches, and with a final deployment date of December 2026, city staff and elected officials face crucial decisions. This webinar will navigate through the strategic use of ARPA dollars, not just as a fiscal necessity but as a pivotal investment in the future vitality of your community.
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding ARPA Fund Utilization: Gain clarity on the permissible and strategic uses of ARPA funds including standard allowances for lost revenue, acquisition of property, and significant capital expenditures.
- Supporting Community Growth: Learn how to leverage ARPA funds to support small businesses disproportionately impacted by recent challenges, addressing real estate vacancies and rejuvenating town centers and downtowns.
- Community Market Analysis: Develop skills to assess community market conditions effectively, using these insights to foster long-term general fund growth and enhance overall community vitality.
- Investment and Return on Investment (ROI): Position ARPA dollars as a sustainable investment in your community, aimed at creating not only immediate benefits but also long-term financial growth and prosperity.
Lacy Beasley
Lacy Beasley is the President of Retail Strategies, a full-service advisory firm that works with municipalities on retail and restaurant business recruitment through commercial real estate connections.
Beasley serves on the Board of Trustees for ICSC, the largest not-for-profit membership-based retail commercial real estate industry organization. Lacy has spoken on retail trends and best practices in retail recruitment at hundreds of events across the U.S. and Canada.
Jenn Gregory
Jenn is the President of Downtown Strategies, a division of Retail Strategies. She leads a team of downtown practitioners who design, develop, and implement downtown revitalization plans to community leaders.
