Supporting our downtown businesses forms the cornerstone of our economic development strategy. When you shop locally, approximately 70% of your spending stays within our community, creating a powerful multiplier effect that generates jobs, supports families and fuels innovation. By investing in our downtown businesses, we're building a resilient economic foundation that will benefit generations to come. Every purchase at a local store, every meal at a family-owned restaurant and every service from a neighborhood provider strengthens the bonds that make our downtown community thrive. This is more than economic development—it's about creating a sustainable, prosperous future for everyone who calls our city home