Delray commissioners split over hiring marketing consultants; workshop set for April 7 City staff proposed hiring outside marketing and planning consultants to boost economic development; commissioners pushed for more market inventory and partner involvement and asked to delay contract signings until a workshop on April 7.

Delray Beach commissioners are divided over hiring marketing consultants, pushing for a workshop to ensure proper data and partner engagement before any contracts are signed.

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DDA unveils new interactive website and reports major social‑media reach DDA staff launched a new Downtown Delray website (live 12/31/2025) with interactive mapping and business directories and reported a marketing surge — staff cited a $15.5M estimated annual economic impact and 37 million impressions in one month for holiday content.

Downtown Delray just launched an interactive website designed to boost local business and economic impact—estimated at $15.5 million annually!

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Delray Beach commissioners seek clearer economic‑development policy, schedule follow‑up workshop At an Oct. 14 workshop the Delray Beach City Commission heard staff outline current economic development activities and discussed goals, land availability, workforce training and permitting. Commissioners asked staff to circulate a 2021 plan, update market metrics and return for a follow‑up workshop on Dec. 1, 2025; staff said outside support maybe

Delray Beach's City Commission is rethinking its economic development strategy to attract high-paying jobs and maximize limited commercial land.

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