Summerville and Dorchester Cnty team up with Retail Strategies to attract retail.

Summerville and Dorchester County partner to begin retail study

published: February 21, 2019
8:41 pm

WCBD News 2, Stetson Miller Posted: Feb 19, 2019

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – The Town of Summerville, Dorchester County and the Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce have partnered to begin a retail study that will analyze the local market and try to identify what types of retail businesses could be successful, and what is needed, in Summerville, St. George and other parts of the county.

A firm based out of Birmingham, AL called Retail Strategies will work the town, county and chamber to gather and analyze data to develop an economic strategy so communities in the county can be marketed to attract new stores, restaurants and more.

We decided we want to get a profile snapshot of what the town’s market area looked like to get a better understanding of the commercial habits here both by the consumers and the businesses in order to better recruit, in the future, those businesses.
Madelyn Robinson ~
Director of Administration and Economic Development

The study will also help to identify gaps in the local economy.

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Retail Strategies is thrilled to partnered with Summerville & Dorchester County, S.C.

WE ARE AN INVESTMENT FOR YOUR COMMUNITY
Our activities pay a return in sales taxes, added jobs, and businesses that enhance and add to the unique qualities of your community.

We are proud partners with Dorchester County & Summerville, SC

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John Feary

City Manager

Claremore, OK

Service: Small Business Support

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.

Andrea de la Rosa

Assistant Director of Small Business Development

City of Bloomington

Service: Retail Strategies

I really enjoyed the meeting with Laura Marinos and Jennifer Gregory of Retail Strategies! They were very informative and supportive. They gave me so much information and tips for taking my business to the next level in the marketing area where I lack tremendously. I finally decided on a new name so I will be putting their tools into action soon!

Stacy Grant

Business Owner

Youngstown OH

Service: Retail Strategies

Retail Strategies has been an incredible asset to both my clients and me in deal-making. Their folks do a great job of listening to retailers’ requirements and providing value. They’ve proven to be a strong conduit between municipalities and retailers supporting growth through connections.

Casey Smallwood

SVP, Managing Principal & Market Leader, SRS Real Estate Partners

Service: Retail Strategies

I would highly recommend Retail Strategies. They have been a great partner to the Hendry County Economic Development Council in our recruitment efforts to bring more retail opportunities to the county. Their experience, knowledge, and relationships throughout the retail community combined with their friendly approach has made them a valued partner in our community’s growth efforts.

Keitha Daniels

Executive Director of the Hendry County Economic Development Council

Hendry County, Florida

Service: Downtown Strategies

The thing that we really liked about Retail Strategies is that they work together with you and the community. We had to put together an executive committee that consists of some town employees, officials, some citizens and plus myself from the chamber. Retail Strategies has a very diverse background. They have people that are from economic development, they have people that were realtors, they have people that are downtown development directors, people that are in tourism, people that are in retail, so they really have all avenues.