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ECONOMIC VITALITY GROW

Create a supportive business environment and harness local economic opportunity.

Business Development Business On-Boarding

The DDA district has seen significant changes during the last year The DDA team has fine-tuned the Onboarding process for new
with new merchants and businesses, relocations, renovations businesses as they are welcomed to downtown.
and expansions, as well as construction and development. This Tactics include:
growth is instrumental to the downtown and to the community in • Engage with new businesses and offer support and
general. It increased employment opportunities with over 675
new jobs added, enhanced our area for visitors and residents, guidance as they navigate the process of opening in the
and contributed to our local economy. City of Delray Beach.
The DDA has: • Capture data of the new business.
• Supported the opening, expansion or relocation of 48 • Provide new businesses with a Welcome Kit and
a complimentary landing page on the website,
businesses within the downtown district. DowntownDelrayBeach.com, for marketing opportunities.
• Attended and coordinated meetings with downtown • Use digital resources such as e-blasts, digital forms and
video tutorials for a seamless welcome to Downtown
developers, property and business owners and potential Delray Beach.
new businesses looking for retail space and property for
purchase, and provided key data and information regarding
the vibrancy of downtown.

FACTS

New or Relocated Businesses

Retail/Art & Culture 17
Restaurant 10

Health and Wellness 6

Under Construction 6
Entertainment 3

Professional Service 3

Buildings Renovated 3

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