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Main Street Fort Pierce cites new business attraction, expanded events and grants work
Summary
Main Street Fort Pierce reported four new business contacts, job gains, ongoing facade grants and plans to expand welcome materials and district boundaries; the board also described outreach and the Focus magazine and flagged grant opportunities.
Main Street Fort Pierce briefed the commission on its third‑quarter accomplishments, introducing new board president Richard Zirkowsky and reporting recent business‑attraction work.
"We have continued with our new business attraction, made contact with 4 new businesses during this reporting period," the presenter said, highlighting technical assistance, a business welcome packet in development and promotional outlets including the Focus magazine and seasonal events such as Friday Fest and Coffee with the Mayor.
Staff and board members described grant work tied to historic‑building inventories and façade grants, noted a modest increase in volunteer hours and previewed a five‑year plan that emphasizes events, marketing and a coordinated downtown map. Commissioners thanked the board and encouraged continued outreach and grant pursuit.
