PIDRC to host local ‘Get Down to Business’ event April 19
PRESQUE ISLE – Have you been eyeing empty storefronts and itching to put your dream into action downtown? Or have you asked around about available places and tried to find the right space and size that meets your needs? Join us to meet, greet, and eat delicious finger food while learning more about how you can start or expand your business in Presque Isle.
On Monday, April 19 from 5:30-7 p.m., the Presque Isle Downtown Revitalization Committee will host an evening at Café Sorpreso at 415 Main St. in Presque Isle.
“This is a great chance to have the ‘meeting before the meeting’ to make your needs known and ask questions about doing business in our city,” said City Planner Jamie Francomano. “We want to make your business start-up, relocation, or expansion as smooth as possible in Presque Isle.”
Representatives from the city of Presque Isle, local downtown business owners, commercial lenders, and business counselors will offer information, guidance, and assistance to help you start up smoothly and make your business a success. City staff will discuss opportunities and provide applications for the Presque Isle Development Fund loan program. Representatives from the planning and development department will be on hand to answer questions about zoning, code enforcement, and permitting and help you ensure a smooth start for your business. New business owners will share success stories, “oops” moments, and tips. Commercial lenders will connect you with opportunities to finance your business start-up or expansion. Business counselors will offer guidance, assistance, and information on upcoming trainings to help you assess the feasibility of your business idea and develop your business plan.
The evening is free, and new entrepreneurs, existing businesses, and anyone who would like to strengthen the business community in Presque Isle are welcome. If you are just beginning in business or putting your entrepreneurial idea into action, this is your chance to learn the steps to start up smoothly. If you are an existing business owner, your experiences and advice will be invaluable to new businesses as they plan to open their doors in Presque Isle. If you are a landlord, lender, lawyer, accountant, or other provider of business services, this is your chance to meet new and existing business owners in your community who need your space or services and to help your current tenants or customers navigate the system successfully in starting up and sustaining their businesses.
RSVP now for this free and fun evening and get your business off to a great start in Presque Isle. For information or to RSVP, call Francomano at 764-2504 or e-mail jfrancomano@presqueisleme.us.
