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CXtyof BUSINESS RETENTION AND <br />Louisville DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE <br />COLORADO -SINCE 1.878 <br />SUBJECT: DISCUSSION- BUSINESS OUTREACH AND BUSINESS FORUM <br />DATE: JULY 6, 2020 <br />PRESENTED BY: MEGAN E. PIERCE, ECONOMIC VITALITY DIRECTOR <br />SUMMARY: <br />The BRaD Committee had a number of initiatives planned for 2020 that have been <br />disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Other planned activities may also need to be <br />adjusted based on public health guidance for groups and gatherings. <br />DISCUSSION: <br />Below is a summary of initiatives that have been impacted and for which the Committee <br />may wish to discuss alternatives. <br />Business Retention Visits <br />Earlier this year, BRaD conducted retention visits with Crystal Springs Brewing <br />Company and Moxie Bread Co. Staff was planning for Q2 retention visits when the shut- <br />down occurred in March. While City Hall remains closed except for limited in -person <br />appointments, staff has started conducting occasional in -person meetings with <br />businesses. Based on the State guidance, most businesses are still limited in their <br />capacity. Staff will likely employ a mixture of in -person and virtual meetings with <br />businesses for the remainder of the year —driven by purpose of the meeting and <br />comfort level of the business owner. The Committee should discuss the approach to <br />business retention visits for the remainder of 2020, including when visits might restart <br />and how they will be conducted. <br />Business Forum <br />BRaD previously planned to host early summer and fall forum events. The summer <br />event was planned to be held at the Louisville Underground and to include City Council <br />members. The City has essentially canceled all of its planned events through August; <br />there is also currently not a target for when the City will likely resume in -person Council <br />or board and commission meetings. Given timing and capacity for planning, it is feasible <br />to still conduct one forum event this year. The Committee should discuss the possibility <br />of hosting a virtual forum and any change in topic or event focus. <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />Review the summary of business outreach initiatives and provide input to staff on next <br />steps. <br />ATTACHMENTS: <br />None. <br />Agenda Packet P. 7 <br />