Business View Civil and Municipal l January 2023

133 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 12 CI T Y OF COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA businesses that might wish to open, we’ll work with the owners of the facilities and try to support them from that perspective.” Likewise, the revitalization of a downtown district designated as a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) is underway. “It’s an area of our downtown that was considered many years ago as a blighted area. So, it comes with some restrictions on how the funding can be spent. As part of that area, we can definitely look at some facade improvements,” she says. “I think that will go a long way in supporting the downtown businesses, but also supporting those owners who may invest in the incubator program that we’re putting together, as well as just overall growth of our downtown.” Several years ago, the city took on the challenge of parking, adding a parking garage to the CRA district. As another way to support businesses, Cocoa Beach has dedicated some parking spaces for restaurant and business clientele to park and shop. “We definitely feel that we The Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce serves as the voice of business, enhances the quality of life in the community, and acts as a catalyst for business success. MISSION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COCOA BEACH REGIONAL OUR SERVICES ACCESS A network of business owners, community leaders, and key stakeholders ADVOCACY A voice of business to effect change in the community AUTHORITY The go-to leaders in commerce, legislation, and community development ADVISORY ROLE A seat at the table to grow and develop beyond what an individual could do alone ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT Events, activities, and community projects that involve and effect everyone OUR Serving all of Brevard County 400 Fortenberry Rd. Merritt Island, FL 32952 (321) 459-2200 FOLLOW US @cocoabeachchamber Learn more at cocoabeachchamber.com