BIRMINGHAM, AL (October 11, 2024) – The City of West Point announced via a press release that it has received funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to attend Retail Academy, a retail and real estate educational program hosted by Retail Strategies. This training opportunity will take place on Oct. 9 at the Retail Strategies office in Opelika, Alabama.
The Retail Academy comes at an opportune time for West Point, as the city looks to capitalize on its recent growth and the influx of thousands of daily commuters to the nearby Kia plant. This specialized training will equip city officials with the tools and knowledge needed to attract new retail businesses, enhancing economic development in the area.
During the Retail Academy program, West Point officials will receive:
4 Comprehensive consumer and market data analysis.
4 Training on identifying ideal real estate for retail development within West Point
4 An overview of various databases for finding retail real estate and industry professionals.