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Central Business Improvement District - CBID
We are the primary
driving force for the recruitment, retention, and creation of property
value, employment and housing opportunities for Downtown Fort Smith.
We¹re committed to an action-oriented operating philosophy and strive to
simplify the process of starting, maintaining and growing a business
in
Downtown Fort Smith.
We can also assist in the initial plans to
help the developer in the application
process for Historic Tax Credits. Although
once thought to be too difficult a process
we now know the rules of the game and have
been awarded Tax Credits on several projects
recently totaling over $700,000.00 to the
investor. Call us early in the planning
process for assistance. You can also learn
more at the Arkansas Preservation web site
at
http://www.arkansaspreservation.com/preservation-services/rehabilitation-tax-credit/
For
more History on the local Fort Smith CBID - History
CBID
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- Develop and promote
business Downtown!
- Continue
positive marketing for the
district and develop and maintain
the branding of the area as a
LIVE-WORK-PLAY environment-DOWNTOWN!
- Build relationships
with property owners and lessees Downtown!
- Encourage property
owners to develop their property, lease it or sell it - Downtown!
- Seek out new
businesses, residential, grocery, expanded retail, more entertainment/dining
Downtown!
- Participate in
the planning process with private/public sources for optimum utilization
Downtown!
- Co-operate with
other downtown entities; Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau, Fort
Smith Convention Center, Belle Grove Property Owners, Fort Smith Historical Society,
All Downtown!
- Create
and Support events to encourage
crowds of citizens and visitors to
the area-Downtown!
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