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Economic development highlights public art rollout and Ready Set Play business program
Summary
Caitlin Provatzky of CDIS updated council on a public-art rollout—3 of 13 'painted carmas' installed with seven already spoken for—and described a business listening session and the Ready Set Play program with about 20 participating businesses.
Caitlin Provatzky, who identified herself as representing CDIS, updated the council on economic‑development initiatives including a public‑art rollout and business outreach.
"I believe we have 3 out of 13," Provatzky said of the painted 'carmas' and noted that the city will initially work with focus businesses and then the B2B program to manage leases. She said at least four businesses have expressed interest and that seven of the 13 are already accounted for in advance of the leasing program.
Provatzky also summarized a July 8 business listening session hosted with the Chamber of Commerce that drew roughly 15 businesses; participants said they felt unheard at the state level while generally positive about Covington’s local business climate. She described the Ready Set Play program—started within CDIS and now a chamber and city event—with "roughly about 20 participating businesses" and healthy community involvement.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions about leasing and public display; no formal action was taken. The report served as an informational update and flagged next steps for outreach and the lease program.
