Help Local Businesses Survive and Thrive: Risk and Financial Health for Businesses and Buildings of All Sizes
Prioritizing practical solutions for storefront activation, collective risk mitigation, and dedicated navigation support.
Who is this listening session for? This session is designed for small business owners, retail advocates, economic development partners, and community business intermediaries. We are seeking your thoughts on strengthening small businesses, navigating risk, and accelerating recovery to restore everyday vitality.
Strategy Examples: Creating a comprehensive storefront activation fund and expanding tenant improvement grants. Deploying a retail navigation ombudsman to support small business owners. Mitigating risks for new entrepreneurs through a collective insurance program, exploring a master lease program, and testing mortgage-free building leasing pilots.