1. Surviving through Downtown Construction
Thriving

2. Agenda
Welcome and Introductions Meeting Purpose Scope of Project Project Vision Construction Notes Tips and Best Practices Resources Contacts Follow-up plans

3. Scope of Project
Reconstruction of underground utilities, including water
Relocating electrical utility lines to rear of buildings
Reconstruction of sidewalks and streets
Relocating a small percentage of parking spaces off Main Street
Parallel parking along the east side of Main Street
Construction and installation of streetscape enhancements including
Brick pavers in sidewalks
New street name signs and poles
New decorative street lighting with poles accommodating flags and banners
Landscaping that includes new trees and shrubs

4. Project Vision
Going from this
To this

5. Construction Notes
Plan to begin working on the east side of Main Street (McDonald’s side)
Improvements should progress block by block upon completion
Once the east side is complete, construction should begin on the west side
Project note requirement “The Contractor shall maintain at least one access to businesses and residences during all phases of construction.”
ALDOT has the authority to make changes to the construction sequence if they think it will benefit the project.

6. Tips and Best Practices
Communication Staffing Marketing Budgeting Business Signage

7. Marketing Ideas Start collecting customer’s information NOW!
Send thank you notes or s with incentive offers
Host customer appreciation days
Themed discounts
“Wine about it” Wednesday
Tell me about it Tuesday
Construction themed sales “orange items slashed”
Golden Shovel Promotion
Distribute flyers on campus
Generate group coupon book
Make Facebook your best friend!
Deal a day
Guess the number of orange barrels

8. Resources City App Construction updates Push out notices
City Facebook Page
Chamber Facebook page
Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce
MVP Business Support Grant
Promote public parking/”customer first” parking
Shuttle available as needed

9. Contacts Montevallo Chamber of Commerce City of Montevallo
Director: Steve Gilbert
(205) ,
City of Montevallo
Marketing Director: Sarah Hogan
City Clerk: Herman Lehman
Mayor: Hollie Cost
(205)

10. BE POSITIVE