"We don’t have time to forge relationships with developers and brokers. Retail Strategies already has those connections and can speak the language on behalf of our city. What Retail Strategies brings that is so valuable is that they have the expertise, time, and relationships to really talk to retailers. To really spend time developing those relationships. That is something that I cannot do with my capacity.​"

“Being able to learn from a team of downtown experts has been incredibly helpful in my role,” said Diaz. “Having an outside entity outline the guidelines of the façade grant and explain a vacancy tax policy was really helpful. That isn’t something anyone on our team has expertise in.”

"My Retail Academy book stays on my desk. The research and market analysis were eye-opening. Of the eight prospects on our list, we have landed two of them so far. We had all the information ready when we connected with the retailer – that’s what made this so invaluable.”

“We consider Retail Strategies as part of our team – we’re doing our part in the city and the momentum carries together. They bring in expertise and talent that can really help us succeed and attract businesses that our citizens desire.”