ENCOURAGE PROPERTY OWNERS TO DO MORE THAN PUT A STORE BOUGHT "FOR RENT / FOR SALE" SIGN IN THEIR WINDOW.  It’s boring and gives the appearance of giving up).

   

·         Hype the reasons WHY a business should locate in your community.

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      Give average daily traffic counts for the location  (available on any state’s department of transportation website)

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      Provide the number of people living within so many miles of the property (also available online)

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      Pull together the relevant demographics.  The internet makes this much easier than you may think.

      

       Every vacant building in your downtown should have a sign saying WHY this is a great place to start a business