ESABA Annual Meeting Fabulous Success! Recap

ESABA Annual Meeting on Thursday February 13th was an incredible success, with a sold-out, packed house of business leaders, community stakeholders, and advocates for the East Side business community. The energy in the room was inspiring as we engaged in impactful discussions on the future of our local economy and the opportunities ahead. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to such a meaningful and productive event. Together, we are driving growth and strengthening the East Side!

Here are the 2025 East Side Opportunities - ESABA Priorities we discussed. These will help guide our programming and engagement this year. 

Links below take you to next steps to get engaged:

• Arcade & East 7th Street
  • A mitigation fund and campaign to help businesses survive - Raise Your voice… spend a buck
• Small Business Technical Assistance Hub & Loan Fund
  • What do you need to succeed and weather the storm? Immigration disruption, smart planning, capital, real estate. Give input and meet allies
• GrowthZone
  • Login and update your profile, set up payment and autopay. Prepare to meet the East Side!

See attached resources in this article  and  presentation materials and pictures of highlights.

• Introducing our 2024 East Side Businesses of the Year
• See more photos at our Facebook page!