Small Downtowns Can Do Economic Development Too!

Don’t let limited resources hinder your revitalization aspirations. Small downtowns can harness people-power, as well as leverage technical and financial assistance to do great things. Experts with boots on the ground shared best practices for big change in your small downtown.

Panelists:
Abbie Galie, Destination Medford
Mayor Paul Kanitra, Borough of Point Pleasant Beach
Tom Strowe, Scotch Plains Township
Melanie Willoughby, NJ Business Action Center

Moderator:
Courtenay Mercer, Downtown New Jersey

This panel was coordinated by Downtown New Jersey as part of the in-person 2021 NJLM Annual Conference, so there is no video of session.

DNJ Events

Main Street Meetup: Downtown Paterson!

September 2 – Join Downtown New Jersey for a Main Street Meetup in Downtown Paterson featuring networking, a guided downtown tour, and visits to the Great Falls and historic Hinchliffe Stadium. Cap off the evening by staying to cheer on the New York Cosmos and experience Hinchliffe Stadium in action!

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New Forums Workshops and Events Coming Soon!

Our upcoming programming will continue to focus on timely issues, practical tools, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities for downtown managers, municipal leaders, small businesses, and revitalization partners.

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