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EDC director reports retail outreach, business-retention rollout and rising sales tax
Summary
Anna EDC staff reported outreach at the ICSC Red River trade show, launched a Blue Dot business-retention directory, noted increases in social-media followers and reported November and December sales tax gains.
Anna Economic Development Corporation staff presented highlights of recent outreach and business-retention work at the Feb. 13 joint CDC/EDC meeting.
"We had the privilege to attend the ICSC, Red River, in Dallas," said Mr. Parker during the director's report, describing meetings with regional retail vendors and restaurants considering Anna. Staff said the event produced many business contacts and follow-up communications.
Staff also described the launch of a business retention and expansion program using the Blue Dot platform. "Blue Dot is our business directory," said a staff member. The…
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