COMMERCE IN THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS -- Part 8

Main Streets, Business Improvement Districts and Downtowns Lead the Way

NMSC’s Baux said Main Street programs and BIDs are helping their retail constituents and customers navigate the changing environment, citing best practices examples such as:

·       Chicago's Morgan Park Beverly Hills Association is connecting small businesses to local, state and federal resources.  

     

     It’s marking features local businesses that are providing curbside pickup, delivery services and online sales. 

·     Tenleytown Main Street in Washington DC is providing members with technical assistance to set-up online sales and services while obtaining permits to support restaurant pick-up and carry out zones. 

    

     Tenleytown is helping businesses to apply for government grants and disaster assistance loans while issuing emergency small grants.