
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Courtney Hall
Retail Strategies
chall@retailstrategies.com
BIRMINGHAM, AL (August 15, 2024) – Retail Strategies, a leading national firm specializing in retail recruitment, downtown revitalization, and small business support, is thrilled to announce its newest client partnership with Bloomington, Indiana. Through this collaboration, Retail Strategies will offer its innovative Small Business Support platform to small business owners and entrepreneurs across the city.
The Small Business Support platform provides on-demand education tailored to the needs of busy small business owners. This comprehensive program covers a wide range of topics, from marketing and finances to real estate and business modernization, designed to help local businesses thrive and grow.
Andrea de la Rosa, Assistant Director of Small Business Development for the City of Bloomington, expressed her enthusiasm for the initiative. “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,” she stated.
“We are eager to begin working with the City of Bloomington. Our team specializes in creating dynamic places in college towns, and we understand that small businesses are vital to these communities. It’s important to show them support in new ways to grow their revenue and business,” said Sarah Beth Stewart, Vice President of Business Development at Retail Strategies.
Retail Strategies is committed to providing Bloomington’s small business owners with the resources and support they need to enhance their operations, attract customers, and increase revenue. The Small Business Support platform is part of Retail Strategies’ broader mission to foster vibrant, economically prosperous communities.

About Retail Strategies
Retail Strategies is the national expert in community development and retail economic development. 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. We confidently 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.