Business Beat Monthly Meetup

Downtown 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