Jeff Siegler
Check Out Chattan Loch
The restaurant recently opened in downtown Bellefontaine in a renovated warehouse. The liquor license was possible through the new revitalization district liquor permit legislation. The restaurant’s owner is committed to community involvement, environmental protection, purchasing local and employing and training the developmentally disable. This is a great success story and embodies so much of the spirit and thinking that [...]
2009 Main Street Communities Wrap-up
We just finished the annual evaluations for the new Main Street communities and returned to Columbus incredibly impressed. The 2009 class of Main Street communities are already having a tremendous impact in their communities and helping to create thriving downtowns. Congratulations to the volunteers and staff in Lebanon, Mt. Vernon, Nelsonville and Painesville for all [...]
Who Uses Your Downtown
The International Council of Shopping Centers recently released their 2009 Shopping Habits Report. The report includes some interesting information regarding downtown customers. The 18-24 year old cohort uses downtown the most, and those that make over $100,000 are the most likely income bracket to visit your downtown. Take a look and see who uses your downtown.
http://www.icsc.org/web/RecessionBooklet104.pdf
Ohio Bets on Big Business Once Again
First off let me say I understand why the casino issue past. In these desperate times Ohio needs jobs and additional taxes, it is an easy sell for Penn Gaming Inc. and Cleveland Cavs owner Dan Gilbert. In the past the unions and popular political figures could be counted on to combat the media onslaught [...]
