May 21, 2009
Downtown Business Retention Strategies
Presenters:
- Rick Ferrell, Principal of Retail Market Answers, LLC (RMA)
- Bill Pinkovitz, Business Management Specialist - UW-Extension's Center for Community and Economic Development
Description: This session will review some of the most common business retention issues arising in business districts today. Learn how to identify businesses that need retention assistance while there is time to provide meaningful help, and investigate possible retention techniques, from rent relief and theft prevention to debt restructuring and business expansion.
Foundational Readings:
Hampton, Paul. 2009. "Declining Retail and Community Vitality." Powerpoint presentation at the 2009 Wisconsin Chapter of the American Planning Association Conference. Vierbicher Associates. March 29.
Morse, G. 2004. "The Retention and Expansion of Existing Businesses." CARDI-Cornell, Ithaca, NY.
http://www.cdtoolbox.net/economic_development/000195.html
Ryan, Bill. "Business Retention and Expansion- Chapter 16." In Downtown and Business District Market Analysis. UW-Extension's Center for Community and Economic Development. http://www.uwex.edu/ces/cced/downtowns/dma/index.cfm
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Follow-up Readings and Related Materials:
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