PERRYSBURG, OH (WTOL) - Many start-ups fail because business owners lack the resources they need to succeed.
If you're a local business struggling to get started, the marketing team at Levis Commons in Perrysburg just might be able to get you on your feet.
Lilly's has been in business for 17 years.
Nine years ago, local business owner Judy Church decided to move to Levis Commons. There, the marketing team's start-up support helped her with everything from signage to advertising to business strategies.
"Some of the struggles that I faced back 17 years ago was not being known. So moving here gave me that exposure to say the least. All the foot traffic they provide with all the different events is huge to a small business and a start-up," Church said.
While Levis Commons may be home to many national retailers, the marketing team wants to make sure local businesses have what they need to be successful.
"They often struggle with the startup aspects of it as far as developing their business plan, getting financing, building out their space, the construction, the permitting, those are all things that when you come to Levis Commons, we help you along the way, we can hold your hand," said Allison Schroeder, Marketing Director at Levis Commons.
Currently, Levis Commons assists 13 local businesses.