Small Business Resources
In Old Town, small businesses are the heartbeat of the bricks — and we’re here to help you thrive. Friends of Old Town provides support, tools, and connections to help your business grow and stay rooted in our vibrant downtown.
Direct Business Support
- Free design assistance for facades, signage, and interior layout.
- Access to trainings and workshops (marketing, customer service, operations).
- One-on-one consultations with FoOT staff.
- Connections to local and state business support networks.
District-Wide Promotion & Marketing
- Inclusion in Old Town marketing campaigns and seasonal promotions.
- Social media spotlights, website features, and newsletter highlights.
- Opportunities to participate in community events and festivals.
Communication & Resource Sharing
- Regular updates on grants, events, and city notices.
- Quarterly networking opportunities for Old Town businesses
Partnerships & Networking
- Help connecting to partners, vendors, and collaborators.
- Support for joint initiatives across the district.
Help Finding the Right Space
- Assistance identifying available commercial spaces.
- Insights on foot traffic, customer patterns, and district context.
Direct Business Support
- Free design assistance for facades, signage, and interior layout.
- Access to trainings and workshops (marketing, customer service, operations).
- One-on-one consultations with FoOT staff.
- Connections to local and state business support networks.
District-Wide Promotion & Marketing
- Inclusion in Old Town marketing campaigns and seasonal promotions.
- Social media spotlights, website features, and newsletter highlights.
- Opportunities to participate in community events and festivals.
Communication & Resource Sharing
- Regular updates on grants, events, and city notices.
- Quarterly networking opportunities for Old Town businesses
Partnerships & Networking
- Help connecting to partners, vendors, and collaborators.
- Support for joint initiatives across the district.
Help Finding the Right Space
- Assistance identifying available commercial spaces.
- Insights on foot traffic, customer patterns, and district context.
We’re committed to supporting and growing a vibrant, sustainable, locally owned business community in Old Town Winchester.
Friends of Old Town celebrates and enhances Old Town Winchester through local events, public art, and design projects. We work with residents, businesses, and visitors to keep our historic town vibrant, creative, and welcoming for everyone to enjoy.
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