with this network through data-sharing tools like Placer.ai and detailed traffic counts to help present a more compelling case for investment in Cabot. “We go out and fish, we don’t wait until the fish jump out of the water,” Mayor Kincade expresses, underscoring the city’s proactive approach to retail and commercial recruitment. As a supportive structure, the city has also developed an innovative economic incentive program using business license fees as a grant fund. This initiative supports local businesses with a 50/50 match for upgrades like signage, exterior improvements, and parking lots. Currently, Cabot is the only city in the State of Arkansas that does this. And the results are very tangible: new restaurants, revitalized commercial spaces, and a stronger small business ecosystem. A TRANSFORMING CITY FOR ALL GENERATIONS As Cabot continues to attract residents and entrepreneurs alike, its local leadership remains focused on delivering value and stability to its growing community. Among the many developments on the horizon, Cabot’s partnership with Lyon College certainly has 77 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 05 CABOT, AR
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