Dear Reader,

Please join East Freedman & Main’s founder, Elisse Douglass, and managing director, Todd Hestand, for our next Economic Development Workshop on January 13, 2026, at 1 PM Eastern.

Register Here

In this session, Designing for Impact: Business Technical Assistance Programs for Community Wealth, we are going deeper into the "how" of inclusive commercial development.

We will explicitly break down the Business Technical Assistance Program (BTAP) methodology as a strategic tool to:

• Create Supportive Ecosystems: Building spaces where owners feel seen and supported rather than isolated.
• Launch with Confidence: Providing the technical scaffolding needed to get a business from concept to open doors.
• Drive Accountability: Using the Validation Management methodology to ensure measurable growth and long-term program sustainability.

What you can expect: This workshop emphasizes active, in-depth discussion centered on real-world challenges. Whether you are trying to fill a new development or stabilize an existing corridor, your experiences will shape our collaborative problem-solving.

• Interactive Format: Focused on participant-led dialogue and peer-to-peer learning.
• Practical Frameworks: Actionable BTAP strategies you can apply to your current projects immediately.

Register for the Jan 13th Workshop

We look forward to working alongside you to advance these essential strategies for economic growth and community resilience.

Best regards,

The East Freedman & Main Team