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Economic development staff reports new businesses, recruitment progress; director Mary to depart March 13

2521029 · March 5, 2025
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Economic development staff reported seven new business openings and active recruitment efforts, discussed a restaurant week event and a proposed points‑based loyalty pilot; staff noted the department's lead (Mary) will leave March 13 and an intern has started to assist the transition.

Economic development staff briefed council on recent business activity and ongoing recruitment at the March 4 meeting, reporting seven businesses opened in February and a strong pipeline of family‑friendly restaurant and entertainment prospects.

Staff listed new businesses that received certificates of occupancy in February, including Lone Star Cafe, Gibson Family Dentistry, Phoenix ADA Services, Moolah Integrative Health and others, and said 12 of the…

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