Economic Development Announcements in the City

As I've said before, I'm positive about the economy in our City. We seem to be weathering the storm (and it's still raining) better than most. Our economic development department just passed along some updates on what businesses are coming and going. Clearly, businesses are still finding the City a desirable place to locate a business. Here are some highlights.

· Fairfax Circle Shopping Center is undergoing the final phase of renovation. New tenants scheduled to open in the completed space include:
(1) Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen; (2) Pho Deluxe; and (3) Seoul Fashion.
· Also at Fairfax Circle, the 7-11 convenience store currently located on Old Lee Highway. As a part of the redevelopment, the 7-11 will move to a more prominent location on Fairfax Boulevard and the former stand-alone location will subsequently become available for lease by a new tenant.
· New York Deli & Grill is scheduled to open in Stryker’s Square located on Old Pickett Road.
· Navy Federal Credit Union has relocated from next to the Boston Market at the Kmart Shopping Center, across the street into a larger space in Jermantown Square. Encore Hair Salon will fill the vacancy left by the NFCU.
· Goodwill is scheduled to move into retail space at Main Street Center in November 2010.
· Ooh la Lara, a children’s retailer, has recently opened in the historic downtown in the Shoppes at Main Street.

One not so happy note is that WJFK is leaving the City. We wish them well.

· CBS Radio is planning to move the studios and offices of 106.7 WJFK (currently located at 10800 Main Street) to Lanham, MD. The move to Prince George’s County will allow WJFK to be housed with other DC market radio stations owned by CBS. The move is scheduled for summer 2011.