2024 Webinar

Main Street Makeover – How You Can Attract New Retail to Downtown

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 @ 1PM CST

New Retail to Downtown

Revitalizing a downtown through retail attraction is a strategic process that requires careful planning and execution. This webinar will guide economic developers, main street managers, and downtown professionals through the essential steps of retail readiness.

1. Trade Area Analysis: Understand the demographics and behaviors of local consumers and visitors to tailor your retail attraction strategy.
2. Property Matchmaking: Learn techniques for effective communication with property owners and how to facilitate connections between them and interested businesses.
3. Incentive Structuring: Explore various incentives and grant programs that can make downtown locations financially attractive for new businesses.
4. Environmental Enhancement: Discover how to improve the look and feel of your downtown to create a more appealing atmosphere for both businesses and consumers.
5. Policy Development: Gain insights into crafting and implementing policies that support a thriving downtown retail ecosystem.

Recorded: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

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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.

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