Value Of SIDS
July 15, 2020 – Now more than ever, it is important to recognize that local governments and SIDs stand together, effectuating a critical partnership that supports and strengthens municipal services.
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Commercial District Recovery
June 26, 2020 – At this forum, Larisa Ortiz, Managing Director of Research & Analysis at Streetsense, provided an overview of the Commercial District Recovery Guide that provides place-based organizations and intermediary partners focused on community economic development with a curated roadmap for action to support COVID-19 recovery efforts in downtowns and commercial districts.
Re-Entry for Retailers
June 19, 2020 – At this forum, we learned best practices from industry experts, and how NJ business owners are handling re-entry.
Gift Cards Mean Money in the Register Now
June 17, 2020 – New Jersey business improvement districts and corporations are making purchases to support local restaurants and retailers, while also spreading the word about great restaurants and stores downtown.
Digital Resources for Downtowns
June 12, 2020 – Now more than ever, “going digital” is necessary to stay relevant and present in the consumer’s mind. At this forum, we heard about a few of the digital resources that our members have found valuable for both their downtown and their businesses.
NJEDA Phase 2 Small Business Emergency Assistance Grants
May 29, 2020 – At this forum, Christina Fuentes, Director of Small Business Services at NJEDA provided an overview of the Phase 2 Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program.