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Board urges door‑to‑door business survey to boost participation
Summary
The DDA discussed a business survey and Chairperson Jeff Zettel recommended door‑to‑door visits; Gladwin EDC Director Dusty Welsh said businesses interested in funding should participate in the survey.
City Manager Kimberly Hines reviewed a business survey distributed to downtown businesses and the board discussed methods to improve response rates.
Chairperson Jeff Zettel said surveys should be accompanied by door‑to‑door visits to ensure the DDA reaches business owners directly. Dusty Welsh added that businesses seeking funding should complete the survey if they want to be considered for future grant opportunities. The board directed staff to refine outreach plans but did not adopt a specific outreach budget at the meeting.
Members emphasized the need for in‑person contact to supplement survey distribution and to link survey responses to potential grant eligibility.
