Small Downtowns Can Do Economic Development Too!

Don’t let limited resources hinder your revitalization aspirations. Small downtowns can harness people-power, as well as leverage technical and financial assistance to do great things. Experts with boots on the ground shared best practices for big change in your small downtown.

Panelists:
Abbie Galie, Destination Medford
Mayor Paul Kanitra, Borough of Point Pleasant Beach
Tom Strowe, Scotch Plains Township
Melanie Willoughby, NJ Business Action Center

Moderator:
Courtenay Mercer, Downtown New Jersey

This panel was coordinated by Downtown New Jersey as part of the in-person 2021 NJLM Annual Conference, so there is no video of session.

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