Agenda Item Report
Legislative Board: Main Street Advisory Board
Date:
Contact: Garret Hope
Agenda Item ID / Number: 2026-819 / F.3
 
ITEM TITLE:

Discussion regarding Downtown business engagement and opportunities for the remainder of 2026.

 
 
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Staff will facilitate a discussion regarding current engagement with Downtown Buda businesses, opportunities to strengthen communication and participation, and ways the Main Street Program can continue supporting the downtown business community.

 
2. BACKGROUND/HISTORY

Business engagement is a core component of the Main Street Program and supports the program's efforts related to economic vitality, promotion, and downtown activation. Staff regularly works with businesses through events, marketing initiatives, business support programs, communications, and individual outreach.

 
3. ANALYSIS

The discussion will provide an opportunity to consider current levels of business participation and engagement, identify common opportunities or challenges being communicated by businesses, and explore ways the Main Street Program can provide meaningful support. Topics may include business communications, marketing opportunities, new and relocating businesses, business visibility, participation in Main Street programs, and opportunities for additional collaboration.

 
4. FINANCIAL IMPACT
 
5. STRATEGIC PLAN/GOALS
HISTORIC AND VIBRANT DOWNTOWN
 
6. STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVES
Main Street Activation
 
7. PROS AND CONS
 
8. ALTERNATIVES
 
9. REQUESTED ACTION / SUGGESTED MOTION / RECOMMENDATION

 
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