Title
Discussion of Welcome Wagon Effort
Recommended Action
Discussion only. No action requested.
Report
Issue:
Discussion only. No action requested.
Staff Contact:
Amy Buckler, Senior Planner, Community Planning & Development, 360.570.5847
Presenter(s):
Ambassadors Teal and Katherine
Amy Buckler
Background and Analysis:
The PBIA’s recommended work plan includes this item:
“Welcome Wagon and ongoing outreach with downtown businesses/PBIA members, including non-English speaking ratepayers
PBIA Role: Advisory board members will attempt to make a face-to-connection with business owners and forge ongoing relationships
Deliverable/Outcome: Welcoming business environment; develop relationships and encourage participation by a large diversity of ratepayers”
The purpose of tonight’s discussion is to flesh out what this welcome wagon effort is. The Downtown Ambassadors are available to assist.
Questions for Board Discussion:
1. How will this effort be structured? What does it look like?
o Is this outreach to only new or both new and existing businesses?
o How many businesses do you hope to reach in a given time frame?
o What is the role of boardmembers, the Ambassadors, or other staff?
o What are the logistics?
2. What are the main messages, or questions, for businesses you reach out to?
3. What supporting materials are needed?
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
Discussion only. No action requested.
Financial Impact:
None identified.
Attachments:
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