July Board Meeting Update

Andy Buffington, Marketing and Research Manager

Cedar Hill Strong Grant/Loan Program promotions paused during the review period until funding announcements begin.

As the review committee decisions become public, we’ll reintroduce the “Grant/Loan Program” by providing data collected from the original survey conducted in March/April.

Survey Results

State Order Issued on June 19, 2020

All commercial entities in Dallas County providing goods or services directly to the public must develop and implement a health and safety policy. The Health and Safety Policy must require, at a minimum, that all employees or visitors to the commercial entity’s business premises or other facilities wear face coverings. Commercial entities must post the Health and Safety Policy required by this Executive Order in a conspicuous location sufficient to provide notice to employees and visitors of all health and safety requirements.

GOVERNOR ABBOTT ESTABLISHES STATEWIDE FACE COVERING REQUIREMENT, RESTRICTS GATHERINGS on JUNE 26, 2020

#CEDARHILLSTRONG

All digital content shared from CHEDC serves to inform, help navigate and evolve business operations to meet current challenges. Most importantly it includes people wearing masks to reiterate the practice of using one & normalizing it for everyday life in public places.

Examples for business operators to follow and replicate to be in compliance with state orders

“Behind the Storefront”

A new initiative from the Cedar Hill Economic Development & Tourism Departments.

Purpose

Creating content in the form of article, video, and print media highlighting local attractions, visitors, retail, restaurants, industry, products, professionals, and services, that positively impact the city’s economy.

Strengthening relationships by meeting and coordinating with business operators/owners, employees, visitors, community stakeholders, investors, thought leaders, and any person(s) who advocate, sale, or inspire innovation for the community, will help frame the various features.

Reaching audiences via digital and print media to inform, educate, engage, and position Cedar Hill as a top-of-mind destination for recreation, shopping, dining, living, working, all to promote, increase and advance the community’s tourism and economic development activity.

Ash & Ember Brewing

Historic Downtown Complete Streets Study

On January 28, 2020, the City Council adopted the "Downtown Complete Streets Plan."

Construction plans for Phase I are currently under development with an anticipated construction to begin by the end of 2020.

Print and Digital Advertising Campaigns will launch to highlight both Historic Downtown & Advantages of Suburban Office

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS & ACTIVITY

Cedar Hill Business Park

API Precision Machining, currently under construction

Last week, site work continues taking place in future company location.

From owners via Facebook:

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!! We finalized the purchase of our location for Saviana Winery and tasting room! We have an address!!! We are still waiting on some of our permits but we are hopeful that everything comes together about the time that businesses are allowed to open once again. Save it in your map app so you will know where to enjoy some wine once quarantine is over! Saviana Winery, 316 Cooper St, Cedar Hill, TX 75104!!!

55+ Senior Living Facility Opening Soon

1240 E Pleasant Run Rd

The Luxe at Cedar Hill

Any questions related to Marketing or Research activity / programs?

Contact Andy Buffington at (214) 558-8402.

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