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EDC pushes to expand and promote business-concierge service to help downtown openings
Summary
The Oswego Economic Development Commission discussed expanding its business-concierge program, reported pilot successes helping merchants with signage and permitting, and agreed to pursue outreach including tip sheets and an autumn open-house to boost small-business retention and recruitment.
The Economic Development Commission on Tuesday discussed steps to broaden a business-concierge service that helps prospective and existing merchants navigate permits, signage and inspections.
Kevin, development-services staff, told the commission the concierge team meets weekly to follow up on candidate projects and has piloted the service with downtown businesses including Freddie's and Scribe Cookie. He said the concierge's role is to coordinate among departments and outside agencies so…
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