Derby Street & Pickering Wharf Business Community Follow-Up Meeting

On behalf of Creative Collective and Salem Main Streets, we're excited to invite you to our follow-up community meeting focused on the Derby Street and Pickering Wharf business corridor. Your participation in our January meeting was invaluable, and we're ready to build on the momentum we've created!

What We Accomplished in January:

• Identified key challenges (walkability, visibility, parking, infrastructure)

• Discussed upcoming opportunities (Salem's 400th anniversary, maritime heritage programming)

• Established action items for improvement

• Built stronger connections between district businesses

This Meeting Will Focus On:

• Progress updates on initiatives launched since January

• Planning for Salem's 400th anniversary celebrations in 2026

• Summer maritime programming development (including August 9th festival)

• Fall, Haunted Happenings and 2025 holiday season planning and coordination

• Coordinated marketing strategies for the district

• Infrastructure improvements and signage solutions

• Small Business Support Options

Meeting Format:

This session will feature a panel discussion with representatives from all organizations and departments that support small businesses in the district. This informative format will allow each organization to present their services, resources, and upcoming initiatives, followed by dedicated time for your questions and discussion.

Your insights from our previous survey and meeting have already begun shaping positive changes in our district. We're eager to continue this collaborative effort and ensure every voice is heard as we work toward our shared goals.

Mark Your Calendars!

Panel Representatives from:

• Salem Main Streets

• Creative Collective (moderating)

• Salem Chamber of Commerce

• Destination Salem

• City of Salem Planning Department

• North Shore CDC

• Enterprise Center at Salem State

• Salem Partnership

• Salem Police Department (Chief Miller)

• Salem 400

• City of Salem Special Events (Jeremy Fiske)

• Salem Maritime National Historic Site

• Community Impact Unit

This comprehensive panel will help you better understand and access all available resources for your business.

REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/wharf-derby-july

Please share this information with your management team and neighboring businesses. Together, we can continue building a thriving, sustainable future for the Derby Street and Pickering Wharf corridor.

Best regards,

John Andrews (Creative Collective)
john@creativecollectivema.com

Kylie Sullivan (Salem Main Streets)
kylie@salemmainstreets.org