Neighborhood Storefronts: Participant Interest Form

The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA) is committed to helping local small businesses thrive as part of our new affordable retail space project. We want to hear from business owners and operators about their experiences managing a storefront business. Thank you for filling out this interest form to see if your business would be a good fit for this process. We look forward to hearing from you!

For any questions on this form, please contact:

Joshua Croom at jcroom@cambridgeredevelopment.org

Contact Information

Full Name*

Email*

Phone Number*

Business Information

Name of Business*

Type of Business*

ex. cafe, home goods, arts studio

Business Website or Social Media Link

Does your business have a physical storefront?*

Yes

No

If yes, what is your business address?

Is this business location owned or rented?

Owned

Rented

What is your role in this business?*

Interest in Discussions on Affordable Retail Space

CRA staff would like to hear your thoughts on affordability and managing a local business. The conversation will include questions about your business, local retail, commercial rents and costs, and support needs.

The CRA will meet with participants through an in-person focus group or a one-on-one interview. We will provide a gift card for your time.

How would you prefer to participate? (select all that apply)*

In a one-on-one interview (on Zoom)

In a one-on-one interview (in-person)

In a focus group with others (in-person)

If you selected the focus group option, what day of the week are you generally most available? (select all that apply)

If you selected the focus group option, what time of day are you generally most available? (select all that apply)

Mornings (8am-12pm)

Afternoons (12pm-5pm)

Evenings (5pm-8pm)

How did you hear about us?

Please share any accommodations you would need to participate: