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Committee members push downtown activation, small‑business capital and façade preservation
Summary
Members proposed downtown events, pop‑ups and façade preservation programs alongside small business capital access as priorities to stimulate downtown commerce and culture. They discussed leveraging state grants and partner programs rather than the city shouldering full costs.
Committee members emphasized downtown activation as a priority for economic development in Cañon City, suggesting events, pop‑ups, an improved farmers market and public art as ways to attract visitors and support local merchants.
Jeremy outlined downtown activation and historic preservation as linked priorities and urged the group to explore façade grants or owner roundtables. "I think kind of a little bit more catalyst through some of those activities focused on downtown could go a really long time," he said, proposing partnerships with historic preservation groups and federal or state facade programs.
Members repeatedly said the city should coordinate with partners such as FEDC and the chamber to promote available grants and bank lending products rather than taking on direct capital obligations. Jerry suggested involving local banks in outreach for small business capital and resisted framing it as the city’s sole responsibility.
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