resources
Support
Doing Business in City Name
Consider developing a "Doing Business Guide" and then list the highlights here of why they should choose to do business in your downtown. Make sure to include resources, info on grants, marketing assistance, signage rules, etc.
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Opening a Business
Community Profile Information – Include WHY Downtown is UNIQUE.
How can you sell your downtown to a prospective new business?
This is a WONDERFUL time to highlight your statistics!
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Steps for Business Opening Success – Include a step-by-step process of how someone opens a business in your community.
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Historic Preservation Tax Credits
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Facade Grants
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Ordinances
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Permits
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Consider developing a page focused on Property Redevelopment Resources
Business Resources
Share links to both local, state and federal resources as a quick reference for businesses looking to move to your downtown. Some examples could include:
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Business Link NC
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Carolina Small Business Development
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Grants
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NC Business Resource Guide resource_guide.pdf (ncsbc.net)
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NC Retail Merchant Association
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Score
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Small Business Center
Include your Main Street Director's contact information as well as any marketing or support services you offer for downtown businesses.
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Promotional Resources
Our INSERT NAME OF MAIN STREET ORGANIZATION has valuable resources to help yo promote your business, including:
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Training Classes
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Business After Hours Events
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Festivals
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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Mentorship Programs
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Workshops
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Downtown Dollars
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Other Retail Promotions
Include your Main Street Director's contact information as well as any additional marketing or support services you offer for downtown businesses.
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If you have other things you want to post such as links to recommended sites like Google My Business, Yelp, Open Table, etc where they can claim their free listing, you can put those here as well.
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