Retailers in the Glen Innes region are being encouraged to take part in a free training initiative designed to attract more customers and revitalise the local shopping experience.
The Town Boosters program, funded by Glen Innes Severn Council, offers local businesses access to an online course that uses placemaking principles to help boost trade and foot traffic. The program is open to up to 100 local businesses, with the training valued at $199 being offered at no cost.
The flexible online course includes four short modules, taking a total of just 33 minutes to complete. It covers proven strategies for increasing customer visits, boosting sales, and turning casual shoppers into loyal customers.
Participating businesses will also have the chance to apply for a free one-on-one coaching session with placemaking expert David Engwicht, the creator of the Town Boosters program.
Eight Glen Innes businesses that complete the training will be selected for personalised, in-store coaching sessions with Engwicht on either Wednesday 6 August or Thursday 7 August. These sessions are also fully funded by Council.
The initiative will also be supported locally through the Highlands Hub from Monday 4 August to Friday 8 August.
To start the free training, local businesses can visit:
placemaking.education/p/boost-your-business?coupon_code=GLEN-INNES&product_id=6325608
Alternatively, contact Rhonda Bombell at Glen Innes Severn Council via email at rbombell@gisc.nsw.gov.au
