Chad Emerson, Downtown Huntsville Inc.

Chad Emerson, Downtown Huntsville Inc.

Two weeks.

Today begins the first full week under the new safer at home order.- and many retailers are ready for another new day of reopening their stores.

Joining is now via zoom is chad emerson - president and c-e-o- of downtown huntsville, inc.

Chad, good morning.

- how did the first weekend go for retailers around downtown - opening with 50-percent occupancy?

- we know the city announced it was spot checking for social distancing.

Were there any major issues?

- any lessons to be learned from reopening so far?

- you have a running list of retail and restaurants open in the downtown area on your website and how they have modified their businesses.

What seems to be the common modifications that were made?

- what about the numerous restaurants that continue to offer takeout and curbside.

- you post your "daily three" o your website to give very useful information.

Do you have a sneak peak of today's daily three?

- the alabama state council for the arts is offering a grant program.

How does that work?

- what about those businesses like salons and gyms and such.

Do you think that they will be allowed to open soon?

Chad emerson - president and c-e-o- of downtown