Calling all business owners, wannabe business owners, and former business owners in Cape Elizabeth!

Cape Elizabeth Business Forum

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Town Hall

The Town Council invites all local business owners operating within Cape Elizabeth to a Business Forum at Town Hall on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The forum will allow attendees to review and expand upon themes that emerged during initial conversations between business owners and Paul Johnson of GPCOG. 

Themes include: Navigating town ordinances, processes, and procedures as a Cape Elizabeth business owner; Exploring Cape Elizabeth’s need for dedicated staff hours/expertise to assist the business community; Encouraging the business community to participate in creating/amending ordinances and other council decisions; and Defining the Cape Elizabeth brand.

With a better understanding of issues impacting local businesses, attendees will begin exploring potential measures to improve the economic climate in Cape Elizabeth.  Johnson and other regional economic development experts will be on hand to help facilitate. Data and possible next steps will be forwarded to the Town Council.

The Business Forum is the first step of an overdue process to evaluate ordinances through the lens of local business owners.  Don’t miss this chance to be a part of the conversation and an integral component of the Town Council’s goal to support Cape Elizabeth’s businesses.

Light refreshments and beverages will be offered.  Registration is not required. Please contact Paul Johnson pjohnson@gpcog.org or Councilor Stephanie Anderson at stephanie.anderson@capeelizabeth.org with questions.