“Downtown Summer Madness,” an event aimed at promoting local businesses is currently being planned by entrepreneurs and bosses in Blackfoot and is scheduled for June 8. Over 30 diverse businesses ranging from cafes and boutiques to fitness centers and specialty shops are expected to showcase their variety of services and products. The community event promises live music, food trucks, a kid’s zone, and various entertaining activities.
This platform is seen as an opportunity for local businesses to increase visibility and potential customers. As businesses showcase their offerings, they aim to illustrate their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Engaging with the public at this event, they are looking forward to gathering feedback and better understanding customer expectations.
Event planner, Julie Bench, emphasizes the richness and diversity of the commercial activities in the city center.
Showcasing Blackfoot’s diverse downtown businesses
She believes that supporting local businesses not only drives the economy but also fosters a communal sense of growth and development. With the success of a similar event held in winter, the organizers are already planning to build on this success despite potential weather challenges.
Businesses will operate from their physical stores, pending approval from the Blackfoot City Council; they plan to set up stalls on Broadway Street, further transforming it into an entertainment hub with food trucks, games, and raffles. This move allows for the participation of more local businesses and a more diverse crowd.
This event hopes to showcase the town’s vibrant entrepreneurial scene and debunk any misconceptions about Blackfoot being inactive. Bench asserts that local businesses in Blackfoot are thriving and that the town is committed to their growth. Through this event, Bench hopes to help people discover the many businesses in the city center, boost the local economy, and expand the customer base for these businesses. The community has an air of anticipation as they look forward to the event.
