The newly formed Hopkinsville Small Business Commission is seeking the feedback of small business owners, as it works to develop its priorities.
The Small Business Commission is asking anyone who owns a business with 100 employees or less, and is located within the Hopkinsville city limits to complete a brief survey and provide input to the commission.
Results from the survey will assist the commission in addressing priority needs for small businesses.
The survey link can be found on the City of Hopkinsville’s website and Facebook page.
The Small Business Commission was created by Mayor J.R. Knight with the purpose of providing strategic guidance, as the mayor’s office and Hopkinsville City Council work to create a more favorable economic environment for the city’s small business owners.
Thirteen people were chosen to serve on the commission.
Sarah Whitaker, the owner and operator of Williams Advertising, serves as the committee chair.
Other committee members are —
- Richie Acevedo, owner of Hip Hoptown USA
- Kristina Dunaway, owner of Stella’s Soap
- Trey Gilliland, with 270 Outdoors
- Hopkinsville dentist Kalleb Greene
- Christina Hale, with Advantage Realtors
- Andy Naghtin, with City Salvage & Recycling
- Justin Nash, with Snap-On Tools
- Greg Perry, owner of West Side Body Shop
- Charlie Powell, owner of Holiday Burgers
- Danielle Renshaw, owner of Ruffled Willow
- DeeAnna Sova, with Ascend Elements
- Tyler Young, a downtown business investor.
The commission will present recommendations for incentives, policies, and strategies to help retain and grow small businesses.
