Tuesday, May 19, 2020

COMMERCE IN THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS -- Part 4

Main Streets, Business Improvement Districts and Downtowns Lead the Way
Baux noted 66 percent of survey responders indicated a need to suspend some expenses in the interim while they are mandated to be closed.

These typically consist of rents, utilities and other operating fees.


“Main Street programs should engage with city officials on programs at the local level, in which there may be influence and/or control over utility operations, parking fees, etc.,” the survey advises. 

“In addition, while small business operations are being negatively impacted during this time, property owners represent a key stakeholder group. Main Street programs are also encouraged to dialogue with property owners as partners to help retain small business tenants, and continue as a connector and educator on programs at the federal level designed to suspend mortgage payments.”

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