The City of Antioch released an Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for “technical assistance for Antioch Downtown Merchant Association”.
“This is for hiring a consultant that would work with all interested parties to develop an association. Gauging the interest to see if it’s palatable and achievable. The goal is to create an association that works with the Chamber and Celebrate Antioch,” said Kwame Reed, Economic Development Director.
There are several cities that have programs similar to what Antioch could create or be modeled after which include:
- Livermore Downtown, Inc.
The cost of the program is not known and its unclear how much funding the city will allocate to such a program or if the current city council would support such a program…