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Downtown New Orleans is looking to fill empty storefronts and bring more businesses back to the city center

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Downtown New Orleans is looking to fill empty storefronts and bring more businesses back to the city center. Seth Knudsen, President & CEO of the Downtown Development District, joins Newell to explain the new Activate Downtown Grant Program, how it will help entrepreneurs overcome build-out costs, create more vibrant streets, and reshape the future of downtown commerce.

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