EDC discusses business-spotlight program and outreach for new storefronts

Members reviewed a proposed business-spotlight and visitation program and debated whether spotlights should precede or follow ribbon cuttings. Committee members said spotlights and ribbon cuttings serve different promotional purposes and recommended coordinating publicity so businesses receive multiple exposures when appropriate.

Members also identified several new or recently opened businesses for outreach. Committee member described Lucky Penny as "a consignment shop" located near the Dunkin' Donuts intersection in the old mattress building and said the owners are local; another member noted a small medical-supply store, Ellsmed, which had just submitted a sign permit and added a handicap ramp. Chair volunteered to reach out and prepare spotlight copy for those businesses.