GLENDALE, CA—Glendale, CA is another California city gearing up for the upcoming ICSC Las Vegas event, which offers a unique opportunity to showcase the city's potential for retail investment and expansion. According to Soua Vang, Deputy Director of Economic Development for the City of Glendale, the focus is on enhancing the arts and entertainment district while fostering local entrepreneurs.
Vang emphasizes the importance of cities taking a proactive role in encouraging new business growth, especially considering the struggles that small business owners have faced in the wake of the pandemic. To this end, the City of Glendale is committed to providing resources and tools to ensure their success.
One example of this commitment is the Artsakh Retail Pop-Up Program, which has been highly successful and is now entering its next generation. The program provides free short-term occupancy of City-owned commercial tenant space in downtown Glendale, encouraging unique and new retailers to set up shop and contribute to the development of the area, Vang tells GlobeSt.com. This year, a woman-owned tea café and a local brewery are set to join the program and enhance the downtown Glendale experience even further.
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