30 Apr 2024
Spring Retail Roundtable Discussion Recap
Our first Retail Roundtable of 2024 was a huge success!
Earlier last month, gathered in the vibrant City of Thomaston; downtown buzzed with excitement as industry experts, retailers, and economic developers converged for our Spring Retail Roundtable Discussion; thanks to Jared Huckaby and Taylor Smith for hosting our great event in Thomaston!
20 Mar 2024
The Essential Role of Shovel-Ready Sites in Economic Development
In the realm of economic development, the term “shovel-ready” signifies more than just prepared land. It represents a beacon of growth, efficiency, and opportunity. Shovel-ready sites, with their pre-developed infrastructure, offer a unique blend of advantages that make them invaluable for rapid economic expansion and competitiveness.
23 Feb 2024
Implementing Your Community Vision
You did it! You herded the cats, successfully crafted a vision for your community, and developed an implementation plan. Now what?
For most, developing a community vision and implementation plan is the easy part, but implementing projects and making meaningful changes to achieve a community vision can be extremely daunting.
22 Jan 2024
Mastering Community Marketing in the Economic Development Landscape
In the fast-paced and competitive world of economic development, effectively marketing your community is paramount to attracting and capturing the attention of potential new business opportunities, expansions, developers, and discerning site selectors.
17 Nov 2023
What’s New In The Retail World?
The second half of the year in the Retail-Commercial industry has been bustling with activity!
Landlords are experiencing low vacancy rates, and retailers are having a greater dialogue, expressing the need for a sense of place and customer experience in their shopping centers.