Small Business Consulting- Community Activation + Downtown Strategy

💼 Small Business Consulting: Community Activation + Downtown Strategy (Pick-My-Brain Edition)
From the Desk of a Boutique Owner Who’s Actually Doing the Work.

📍 Location: Renton, WA + Virtual Options
⏳ Duration: 1-hour session
💵 Investment: $250/hour

Overview:
Want to know what small business owners really need to thrive downtown? Curious how to activate underutilized areas with programs that actually work for real people? Before you plan another committee meeting or "support local" campaign, let’s talk. I’m the owner of Esme and Elodie, a thriving boutique in downtown Renton—and I’ve got firsthand insight into what drives foot traffic, makes events successful, and keeps a business actually open beyond year one.

This session is for you if you are:
✔️ A city official or downtown partnership staffer looking to engage local businesses
✔️ Planning a revitalization effort or small business grant
✔️ Developing events, placemaking, or retail activation strategies
✔️ Hoping to build trust and credibility with real business owners
✔️ Ready to go beyond buzzwords and into action

What You’ll Walk Away With:

• Tangible feedback on your current approach or ideas

• Real-world insights from someone who’s building community and meeting payroll

• Creative strategies for downtown activation and small biz support

• A better sense of what we wish you’d stop doing (yes, we’ll go there)

Fine Print:
This is a paid consultation. While I care deeply about my community, my time and expertise are valuable—and I’ve learned to protect both so I can keep doing this work sustainably. Group sessions, multi-hour engagements, or longer-term advising are also available—reach out for custom packages.