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Summer Means Sunshine - and Construction 

Construction has swung into high gear on various road and infrastructure improvement projects around U.P. Although these improvements come with some temporary inconveniences, they are designed to bring long-term benefits to the community, especially businesses who will benefit from more pedestrian-friendly streets.
 
The City currently has three major projects underway, including:  
  • 27th Street Phase II Improvements, which include curbs, gutters, bike lanes and sidewalks on the south side of 27th Street from Bridgeport Way to Grandview Drive.
  • Mildred Street Overlay from Regents Boulevard to 19th Street.
  • Bridgeport Way Phase IV Improvements, including curbs, gutters, sidewalks, bike lanes and street lights on Bridgeport Way from Chambers Lane to Leach Creek. 
If your location is impacted by construction, be sure to let your customers know that you are still open for business. Signage and social media are great tools for getting the word out. You might also consider ways to thank your customers for their patience despite the inconvenience. "Construction Coupons" or discounts will give them a reason to visit even amid the traffic disruptions caused by these improvement projects.
 
For the most up-to-date information on public infrastructure construction projects in U.P., please contact the City's Engineering Department at 253.460.2526.
Summer Fun in U.P. 

U.P. is quickly becoming a regional attraction for summer fun. The playgrounds, beaches, hiking and biking trails of Chambers Creek Regional Park have made it a popular mecca for families, while the championship links of Chambers Bay are attracting golfers from around the country.

Courtesy Pierce County Parks & Recreation
Summer brings a significant uptick in visitors to U.P. Don't miss this opportunity to ring up new sales and build new customer relationships by offering specials and discounts to those who are in town to take advantage of our great attractions. Consider inexpensive gifts with purchases, such as sunglasses or fans. Use signage and bright balloons to draw attention to specials you are offering. Use social media to promote food and drink specials.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that Americans' expenditures on the discretionary categories of food away from home and entertainment continue to increase. What are you doing to capitalize on this trend?
They Just Keep Coming!

We will welcome another new business to U.P. on Aug. 9 when we hold the official ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. for SportsClips at 3559 Market Place W.

Please take a few minutes to join us and welcome our newest business to the Village at Chambers Bay.
Partner UP and Meet UP are on summer vacation

Watch future issues of Talking UP for the dates and locations of our networking events, which will resume in the fall.
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