Pre-RFPAdministration & FinanceDetected Jun 15, 2026

Under New Business, council will consider a “Storefront & Digital Revitalization Pilot Program,” indicating Sexsmith is exploring a program to improve the appearance and digital presence of local storefronts. Such programs typically involve grants, incentives, or technical assistance for façade improvements, signage, e‑commerce, websites, and digital marketing for small businesses. No program design, delivery partner, or budget is stated yet, suggesting the initiative is in early policy and program design stages.This creates an entry point for consultants, economic development specialists, and marketing/IT firms to help shape the pilot, design application and reporting processes, and provide delivery services or toolkits for participating businesses. A productive conversation would explore whether the Town needs external help for program administration, digital training workshops, or vendor bundles for websites and online promotion.

This appears to be an economic development initiative that may leverage grants or local funds; details will depend on council direction.

Town of SexsmithStorefront and digital revitalization pilot support for local businesses

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Capital plan & early discussion

Next 1–2 Q

Scoping & vendor outreach window

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