Title
Downtown Ambassador Update
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a report of the City’s Downtown Ambassador Program. Briefing only; no action requested.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing on the progress of the City’s Downtown Ambassador Program.
Staff Contact:
Mike Reid, Economic Development Director, 360.753.8591
Presenter(s):
Mike Reid, Economic Development Director
Mark Rentfrow, Economic Development Liaison
Katherine Trahan, Downtown Ambassador
Kevin Gerlich, Downtown Ambassador
Background and Analysis:
In January 2018, the Downtown Ambassador program became part of the City of Olympia Community Planning & Development division.
This update will include data and highlight the work of the program throughout 2020, including hiring a new Downtown Ambassador, a proposal for an evening Downtown Ambassador Pilot Program and other activities. The presentation will include information about business grants, Downtown shopping, dining and upcoming Twinklefest holiday promotions.
Neighborhood/Community Interests:
The Downtown Ambassadors primarily work in downtown.
Options:
1. Receive the briefing.
2. Receive the briefing at another time.
3. Do not receive the briefing.
Attachments:
None