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Council supports mid‑January business appreciation event to promote new programs and share sewer updates
Summary
Council backed a proposal to host a joint business appreciation event with the chamber (target mid‑January) to explain Sandy Ignite, brief businesses about sewer options and distribute consistent materials; outreach ideas included farmers‑market tables, door‑to‑door invites and printable flyers for business windows.
Staff proposed a business appreciation event to promote the Sandy Ignite program, provide a sewer update and connect local businesses to available resources.
John suggested a mid‑January event and recommended partnering with the chamber of commerce and other regional partners so businesses would see what the city is offering. "We'd probably do it twice a year," the presenter said in describing a biannual outreach cadence tied to the Sandy Ignite application cycle and other business-support activities.
Council members and staff discussed logistics and attendance strategies: personal visits to restaurants and printed handouts were suggested to reach business owners who do not regularly read email; the farmers market, theater lobby and local brewery were proposed as prominent places to post consistent information about programs and timelines. Staff also offered an ongoing visibility plan—quarterly presence at public events—to ensure city staff remain available to answer questions outside of council meetings.
What’s next: staff will scope the event format, identify a date in mid‑January and prepare a set of consistent talking points and printed materials for businesses and public distribution.
