SouthernCarolina Alliance Receives Funding for Downtown Revitalization Program
September 12, 2024
SouthernCarolina Alliance Receives Funding for
Downtown Revitalization Program
BIRMINGHAM, AL (September 12, 2024) - SouthernCarolina Alliance has secured USDA grant funding for the second consecutive year to support revitalization efforts in two of its communities, Allendale and Hampton. Working in partnership with Downtown Strategies, a division of Retail Strategies, SouthernCarolina Alliance will bring the transformative Downtown Strategic Visioning Workshop to these communities. This initiative will result in the creation of two five-year strategic plans, along with specialized training for small business owners. The grant enables each community to benefit from this comprehensive approach to downtown revitalization, furthering SouthernCarolina Alliance's mission of fostering economic development in the region.
" SouthernCarolina Alliance is thrilled to continue our long-standing partnership with Retail Strategies. Retail Strategies provides solutions for our rural communities to understand their commercial and community development potential,” said Kathy Rhoad, Director of Strategic Initiatives at SouthernCarolina Alliance. “For the Town of Hampton and the Town of Allendale to now participate in their Downtown Strategies program will give these communities an actionable roadmap in their path of downtown revitalization.”
The Downtown Visioning Workshop will serve as a collaborative platform for residents, business owners, and stakeholders in Allendale and Hampton to collectively envision and plan the future of their downtown areas. The workshop will take place on Wednesday, September 25 from 6:00 to 7:30PM in Town Hall Council Chambers located at 608 First Street West in Hampton. Interested parties can RSVP for the workshop at this link:
Furthermore, small business owners in these communities will receive specialized training to bolster their operations and thrive in the local market. The online training will focus on Business Modernization and is part of Retail Strategies’ Small Business Support platform.
“I am proud that the SouthernCarolina Alliance and Retail Strategies have been collaborating for years to support their rural communities in South Carolina. The SCA sees the value that Retail Strategies can provide to their counties and cities that supports the SCA’s mission of creating jobs and building prosperity in their region,” said Lacey Bacchus, Senior Director of Community Partnerships at Retail Strategies.
About SouthernCarolina Alliance
SouthernCarolina Alliance is the economic development alliance in South Carolina that represents the most rural economic development region of the state. The organization assists existing industries with expansion and new industries with start-ups, serving as a liaison to local, state, and federal governments and allies. SCA’s mission is to sustain and create jobs that will improve the quality of life in the seven counties in its region through the ideals of cooperation and regionalism. For more information visit, https://southerncarolina.org/
About Downtown Strategies
Downtown Strategies, a division of Retail Strategies, exists to provide realistic, implementable strategies to communities for revitalizing their downtowns. Led by a team of former downtown revitalization practitioners and real estate experts, our combination of real-world experience, plus expertise in real estate and retail uniquely qualify us to assist communities with backfilling vacancies, increasing tourism, and enhancing the sense of place in their downtowns. Serving rural communities in 25 states, Downtown Strategies is the leading national firm for downtown revitalization planning, emphasizing real estate and retail.
https://retailstrategies.com/downtownstrategies/.
About Retail Strategies
Retail Strategies is the national expert in community development and retail economic development. Our mission is to provide the real estate expertise, tools, and human effort that position deserving towns as alluring locations for national businesses and destinations for tourism and quality-of-life amenities. We confidently pursue this mission by delivering unparalleled customer service as a unified team with unmatched real estate and community development expertise. Our activities pay a return in sales taxes, added jobs, and businesses that enhance and add to the unique qualities of your community.
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