Frisco Business Owners Launch #SaveMain Movement Amidst Devastating Road Construction

Impact of Main Street Construction

• 📉 De's Downtown has seen a 30% decrease in business due to ongoing construction on Main Street.
• 🚧 The construction, which has lasted over a year, is expected to continue for another 6-7 months, causing significant disruption.
• 💸 One business owner estimates losses closer to $2 million, highlighting the severe financial strain on local businesses.

Business Owners' Plea for Support

• 🗣️ Business owners, including Scott, feel the community shouldn't have to bear the burden of saving businesses impacted by city construction.
• 🤝 Scott and approximately 20 other business owners have initiated a movement with the hashtag #SaveMain to draw attention to their plight.
• 🏛️ Their concerns have been voiced at city hall, with business owners presenting their struggles and needs.

City's Response and Business Owners' Demands

• 📢 The city has launched a campaign to highlight Main Street, offering signage, gift cards, and other incentives.
• 💬 City staff plan to meet with business owners to discuss ideas for leveraging $500,000 to attract visitors downtown.
• 🗓️ A plan is expected to be presented to the city council in early October.
• 💪 Scott emphasizes the immense effort and dedication required to run a small business, pushing back against the notion that their requests are a mere "bailout."