Watertown development corporation to discuss downtown business climate
The Watertown Local Development Corp. plans to discuss ways to attract new businesses downtown and retain existing ones after a series of recent business closings.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
The Watertown Local Development Corp. The Watertown Local Development Corp. is preparing to discuss the downtown business climate and possible ways to attract new businesses and retain existing ones.
CEO Kylee McGrath planned to bring the discussion to the corporation’s board of directors during its monthly meeting on Wednesday. The report did not specify which businesses had recently closed or identify any proposals under consideration.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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