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IDA discusses 'destination Peekskill' and a 900‑listing business registry; staff verified ~900 businesses
Summary
Staff reported a verification process that reduced an initial ~1,000 business records to about 900 verified Peekskill listings and proposed a business-sponsored destination marketing effort and a business council; board discussed targeted outreach and follow-up reporting to survey respondents.
Staff described a two-part initiative to support local businesses: a verified business registry and a proposed destination-marketing program (branded in discussion as a 'destination Peekskill' effort) supported by business sponsorships. Abby reported the verification reduced a roughly 1,000-entry list to about 900 verified businesses after interns and staff cross-checked Department of State and web records.
The board discussed how to structure outreach and surveys so busy business owners would respond and urged follow-up communication summarizing survey results. Members also suggested enlisting local business board members to help tailor questions and recommended leveraging a MWBE update process as a model for maintaining a credible list. Staff said they would present the registry at the next board meeting and planned a brief public 'thank you' to survey participants.
