(Atlantic, Iowa) – Kyle Cofer, Project Director with The Retail Coach, was in Atlantic Thursday, April 25th to meet with officials and discuss positive updates related to development projects.

Cofer said “Atlantic is a great town with a ton of opportunity. It was great to see that up close and in person. The Mayor, council and city staff are great assets to the City and have helped tremendously throughout the retail recruitment process. There is a lot of interest in Atlantic right now, and we’re looking forward to an announcement in the near future.”

The City of Atlantic hired The Retail Coach in August 2021 to help provide necessary data to help officials better understand Atlantic’s retail market and needs. The Retail Coach has been actively working with the City, Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce and Cass/Atlantic Development to solidify property and meet with large retail/restaurant developers to find the perfect fit for Atlantic.

Left to right: Kyle Cofer; Mayor Garrett; Councilwoman Elaine Otte; Chamber Program Director Kelsey Beschorner; Chamber Executive Director Bailey Smith; CADCO Director Jennifer McEntaffer; Councilman Gerald Brink. (Photo supplied)

Mayor Grace Garrett said “Kyle was in town, and visited with the City, Atlantic Area Chamber and CADCO. We are actively working with multiple businesses and locations in town. Doors that have been closed in the past have opened and we’re encouraged by the recent updates.”

The Retail Coach is a national retail consulting, market research and development firm that develops retail recruitment and development strategies for local governments, chambers of commerce and economic development organizations. To learn more about The Retail Coach, visit www.retailcoach.net.