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CONTACT: Courtney Hall
Retail Strategies
chall@retailstrategies.com
BIRMINGHAM, AL (October 8, 2024) – Fort Meade, Florida is proud to announce a new partnership with Retail Strategies, the leading community development firm. City officials have chosen Retail Strategies to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for retail and restaurant growth, supporting the city’s economic development efforts.
“Fort Meade is committed to enhancing our local economy and improving the quality of life for our residents,” said Edward Dean, City Manager of Fort Meade.
“We recognize significant opportunities in our market, particularly in the restaurant sector. There’s a notable gap when it comes to quick-service restaurants in our community. By partnering with Retail Strategies, we aim to address these gaps and drive sustainable economic growth in Fort Meade.”
The partnership will focus on several key areas:
- Developing a targeted strategy for retail growth, with a particular emphasis on restaurant establishments
- Creating a comprehensive retail recruitment plan based on market and real estate analysis
- Presenting real estate opportunities in Fort Meade to a network of developers, brokers, and expanding retail companies
- Representing the city at multiple retail real estate conferences in Florida and nationally
“We’re thrilled to partner with Fort Meade in this exciting initiative,” said Sarah Beth Stewart, Vice President of Business Development at Retail Strategies. “Our preliminary analysis has revealed significant potential in Fort Meade’s market. We’re confident that our expertise in retail development and recruitment will help the city attract the right mix of businesses to meet the community’s needs and fuel economic growth.”
As an extension of Fort Meade’s economic development team, Retail Strategies will conduct a thorough market and real estate analysis to inform a tailored retail recruitment plan. This partnership marks a pivotal step in Fort Meade’s commitment to strategic economic development, promising to introduce new retail and dining options while addressing critical gaps in the local market.
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.
