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Business Beat Monthly Meetup
July 12, 2022 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
FreeDowntown businesses are invited to attend to get updates, provide feedback, and get connected to City of Ferndale and DDA staff. Each month we will provide a development update about construction related projects, presented news and updates from the City, and provide time for Q&A. It’s also going to be a great chance to meet your neighbors and make connections.
No need to RSVP. Come as you are!
JULY AGENDA
- Construction updates
- Presentation from Community and Economic Development Department
- Updates will include 141 Vester (Vester Flats), 180 Vester (Vester Parking Project), as well as local business renovations/redesigns
- Introduction to new Downtown Resource Officer with the Ferndale Police Department
- Presentation from Chief Dennis Emmi about the new role
- Introduction of freshly hired Officer!
- Woodward Repaving Update (aka Woodward Moves)
- Presentation from DDA Executive Director on current construction timeline
- Presentation and discussion of draft outreach materials to get feedback
- Request for volunteers to serve on a Woodward Moves Business Advisory Group that will meet monthly during construction
- Discussion of the Business Registration Program from the Ferndale Fire Department
- Sign up announcement for how to get your business’s annual inspection, personalized safety education, and chemical reporting support through this program
- Upcoming event updates
- Information about City/DDA services
- Q&A