# Monroe Avenue is a VIBRANT BUSINESS DISTRICT *** *Neighbors and businesses support each other directly and indirectly.* *** ### 1. Neighbors and businesses work together to drive economic activity on Monroe Avenue #### Action beginning in 2024 * Neighbors visit businesses to learn more about their products and services **Time frame:** Ongoing * The Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association and the Monroe Avenue Merchants Association (MAMA) reach out to every business on Monroe Avenue with an offer of discounted combined membership in the both organizations. By doing so businesses will connect with other businesses as well as with nearby neighbors. **Time frame:** The initial outreach effort will be completed by May 31, 2024 * MAMA & UMNA will impliment a variety of programs and activities such as "Small Business Saturday" to encourage neighbors to visit businesses. [CLICK HERE TO CONTRIBUTE YOUR CREATIVITY & ENERGY TO THIS EFFORT](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6vBBM9mrWWrYSpAu0VhXHkv55wRp89IYDmzbx16grI0mQFg/viewform?usp=sf_link) ### 2. Businesses are engaged with neighbors to enhance the Upper Monroe neighborhood #### Action beginning in 2024 * Businesses support neighborhood activities and programs and, in doing so, promote their business interests and help create a general environment of economic vibrancy. **Time frame:** Ongoing [CLICK HERE TO CONTRIBUTE YOUR CREATIVITY & ENERGY TO THIS EFFORT](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6vBBM9mrWWrYSpAu0VhXHkv55wRp89IYDmzbx16grI0mQFg/viewform?usp=sf_link) --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://www.uppermonroe.com/work-plan-and-budget/multi-year-monroe-avenue-revitalization-plan/monroe-avenue-is-a-vibrant-business-district.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.