The Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has set the stage for local businesses to shine through the 2026 Business Spotlight Program, a move to boost recognition and drive engagement in Clearwater’s economic landscape. The winners were announced on January 5, with updates conveyed by the Clearwater CRA website.
Nine businesses across Downtown Clearwater and North Greenwood nabbed the honor, awarded for bolstering economic vibrancy and contributing to community identity, partaking in a robust marketing campaign that includes video features, promotional flyers, and social media outreach, Direct Mail 2.0, One Stop Shoppe, and New Vision Behavior Health are among the diverse array of businesses selected for the monthly spotlight, starting February 1, where the charm of their services, personal backstories, and contributions to the locale will garner a new level of public attention, as per Clearwater website.
The celebrated list spans from the data analytics wizards at Direct Mail 2.0 to the cultural flavors of Tequila’s Restaurant, each set to dabble in the fruits of the CRA’s promotional labor, this initiative is primed to foster stronger business-to-customer connections, also partaking in this initiative is Hatchet Hangout, bringing unique interactive entertainment to the mix, while Downtown Pizza and Emily’s Restaurant serve up their hospitality, keeping Clearwater’s social and culinary scene vibrant.
Anticipation stirs as the Clearwater community awaits the launch of the first Business Spotlight feature, slated for release on February 1, this initiative deemed an opportunity to celebrate local operations and bolster their economic fortitude, throughout the year, the CRA will unveil narratives, videos, and custom promotional content, the undertaking designed to embolden residents and visitors alike to explore, engage, and lend their support to the foundational businesses of Clearwater’s redevelopment areas.