The City of Everett is inviting local small business owners to share their experiences and help shape new resources designed to make it easier to open, operate and grow a business in Everett.
In partnership with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), the City is developing a Small Business Toolkit to help current and prospective business owners navigate the processes involved in opening, relocating, expanding or making major changes to a business in Everett.
“Small businesses are an important part of what makes Everett such a great community, and we want to make sure they have the support they need to succeed,” said Mayor Robert J. Van Campen. “Opening or growing a business comes with plenty of challenges. Navigating City processes shouldn’t have to be one of them. By hearing directly from our business owners, we can identify where improvements are needed and create resources that make a real difference.”
To help guide the development of the toolkit, the City and MAPC are asking current Everett small business owners to complete a brief, 10-minute survey. The survey will gather feedback on their experiences navigating local requirements and identify opportunities to make City processes clearer and more accessible.
“We’re always trying to be more creative in ways to help our small businesses,” said Matt Lattanzi, Director of Planning and Development. “We are proud of the work that we have already achieved with Electrify Everett and I’m excited for what’s to come.”
Feedback collected through the survey will help the City and MAPC develop a toolkit that addresses common challenges, answers frequently asked questions and provides business owners with the information they need to navigate City processes with greater confidence.
Everett is looking forward to reviewing the experiences shared by Everett small business owners and responding directly to their concerns with the toolkit.
The survey is open to current small business owners in Everett only. Select your preferred language below to participate.
