V.2.6 Attracting Development and Business
V.2.6 Attracting Development and Business
Action
Provide a warm welcome for developers and businesses by making it easy to access information regarding community vision, regulations, permitting, available economic incentives and demographics.
Why
Be stage setters! You want developers and businesses to invest in, and become part of, your Main Street community! Giving them the experience of a “one stop shop” makes your Main Street and your community all that much more appealing. This is often the first experience they’ll have with you and their success will be supported by what you provide to them in these early stages.
How
- Be clear and intentional with the community’s (or Main Street’s) plan or vision. Communicate that vision so developers and businesses know what you’re looking for.
- Create economic incentives and update zoning regulations and permitting processes to remove barriers for businesses and developers
- Make information easily accessible online for developers and businesses
- Delegate a point person to coordinate the process for permitting and approvals
Resources
- Developing Your Main Street Action Plan [50 minute webinar]
- How to Fill Vacant Storefronts [59 minute webinar]
- Tax Increment Financing Districts [60 minute webinar]
- Moving from Crisis to Recovery [54 minute webinar]
- Streamline the License and Permit Process Blog Post
- Metro Hartford Alliance Site Prep Checklist and Data Sources
- CT Data
