• Attract new and more customers to existing Wilton Manors area shopping.
• Attract new types of business to existing storefronts.
• Promote inter-commerce trade between Wilton Manors businesses.
• Encourage interaction between city officials and business leaders.
• Help promote the small town image with advantages of big city
  surroundings.

A happy Fourth of July to everyone!
Thanks to all who attended the WMBA Meeting and town hall at our new City Hall. One point that I touched on in my presentation was for local businesses to support one another. This is one of the main goals of WMBA. Case in point - my omputer recently crashed. Where did I go to get it fixed? PC Lauderdale, which is hosting our upcoming meeting at their new location. If I hadn’t been an active member of WMBA, I would have had to take my chances on a company that I had no ties to, but due to active participation and attendance at WMBA meetings I knew exactly who to turn to when disaster struck. Do business owners in town know your company as the “go-to” guy or gal for your industry?

Whether you said yes or no, I hope to see you at upcoming meetings with a stack of business cards in hand, and a big smile.

On Behalf of the Board,

Wade Shrack

The city held a Town Hall meeting June 15. The attendance was outstanding. In excess of 180 residents and business owners turned out to discuss several challenges and opportunities facing the city. We kicked off the meeting with an explanation of the city's financial
status and budget challenges.

We followed with discussions about Amendment , which will be on the ballot in November, transportation plans for our city, the city’s new integrated parking system, consideration of a redesign of Wilton Drive from 5-Points to the bridge by Fort Lauderdale High School and of course, the business climate within our city.

I would like to thank WMBA President Wade Shrack or putting together an excellent presentation on the status of usinesses in the City, covering all areas of the city. While the difficult economy has created challenges for many businesses, the Wilton Manors Business Association, which
has been in existence for over 20 years, serves as an excellent source of business promotion and information for both existing and new businesses.

As Wade mentioned, WMBA and the city promote business to business customer relationships and encourage our residents and businesses to patronize Wilton Manors' businesses. As we mentioned during the Town Hall, we want to do what we can to support our business community. Whether you
are expanding, or a new business moving into the city, I will gladly recognize your business at an event at your business location or at a City Commission meeting. With summer officially starting - in case you couldn't tell from our continual 90+ degree heat - have a safe and profitable summer season.