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City of Scottsdale Economic Vitality to host “Merchant Talk” meeting

June 22, 2011

Contact:     Kim Hanna, Economic Vitality; Office:  (480) 312-7612, khanna@ScottsdaleAz.gov

City of Scottsdale Economic Vitality to host “Merchant Talk” meeting

To support downtown merchants, Scottsdale’s economic vitality department will begin a series of “Merchant Talk” forums to enhance dialogue and grow the health of the local economy.  The first meeting will be held from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.  Thursday, June 30 in the economic vitality office at 4021 N. 75th Street (Suite 102) – a short walk from City Hall, the Civic Center mall and downtown Scottsdale.

The open forum will encourage merchants to share questions, challenges and triumphs with other merchants and city staff in a collaborative and relaxed atmosphere.

“As we enter the off-peak months and with the relocation of the downtown group’s services, we have an opportunity to strengthen our relationships and collaborative efforts,” said Rob Millar, strategic programs manager. “That’s what these merchant talks are designed to do.”

For more information, contact the economic vitality office at 480-312-7989.