The American Rescue Plan’s allocation for communities provides an opportunity for city leaders to assist small businesses impacted by COVID-19. In this panel session with Toby Rittner, President and CEO of the Council of Development Finance Agencies, as we present ideas for how cities can support small business owners such as: - Providing technical…

Recorded March 26, 2020 What Does the Coronavirus Federal Stimulus Package Mean for Municipalities & CRE? Congress’ $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package is the rare legislative agreement that will have an immediate and lasting impact on ordinary citizens around the country. State and local governments will receive $150 billion. The package incl…

The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. 133) was signed into law December 27, 2020 and will provide more than $900 billion in emergency assistance due to impacts by the COVID pandemic. Applications are expected to open for federal small business support by January, 6, 2021, so time is of the essence to unders…

August 25, 2020 @ 10CST For many community leaders, understanding how to use historic tax credits and economic incentives for redevelopment projects can be daunting. In this webinar we’ll outline the process of applying for tax credits, what projects qualify, and what the progression of redevelopment entails. Jenn Gregory, president of Downtown Str…

September 2nd 2020 @ 10 AM CST Retail and restaurants have adapted their strategies for site selection, and city leaders should understand what these shifts mean to their communities. In many instances, the pandemic has altered trade areas and produced new needs within a marketplace. In this webinar, we’ll discuss the steps that you can take to pre…

Recorded on May 19, 2020 As cities continue to adapt to a new reality, a focus on progress and planning for retail, restaurant and essential business recruitment is a necessity. Join us for a deep dive into the 5 steps you need to take to make your community retail ready. Attendees will receive our Retail Recruitment Starter Kit that includes: Reta…

Recorded July 21, 2020 Restaurants bring character and uniqueness to our communities, and greatly benefit from the experiences restaurants offer residents and tourists. However, the food and beverage model has been one of the hardest hit during the pandemic. Without our independent restaurants, do all of our communities become generic? Join Retail …

In this webinar with the University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development, we discuss the CARES Act and how it affects your community. Jenn Gregory.Av The R Cos

Omnichannel Retail Strategies, with Jenn GregoryAv The R Cos