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Committee seeks to revive business association and build directory to boost local commerce
Summary
Members proposed restarting a business association with a low-cost membership model, printed directories or newsletter features and vendor discounts for city events to strengthen local commerce and coordinate volunteers and outreach.
Committee members discussed reestablishing a business association to connect local businesses, advertise city events and offer membership perks that encourage participation.
"Members could be local citizens who wanna $25 to be a member, come to the meetings, give suggestions, you know, and have our local businesses not only just hear for hear from our residents and hear from their patrons..." a member suggested, describing a low-cost membership model and potential introductory free memberships to recruit participants. Members also proposed a printed or web-based directory, a "business of the month" recognition and vendor discounts for city festivals to encourage participation.
The Chair said she and administration will compile a list of businesses and consider placing a directory on the city website, newsletter and behind the glass at city hall. The committee recommended outreach through the existing North College Hill Talk Facebook group plus a city poll on the official website to capture broader resident input.
