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When a community participates in a comprehensive
revitalization effort, its downtown can experience a return of economic
vitality.
Benefits of the Main Street program include the following:
-Protecting and strengthening the existing
tax base.
-Increasing sales and returning revenues to the comunity.
-Creating a positive community image.
-Creating visually appealing and economically viable downtown buildings.
-Attracting new businesses
-Creating new jobs.
-Increasing investment in the downtown.
-Preserving historic architectural resources.
· our weekly enews full of news of local events
and loyalty incentives from local restaurants and merchants
"Business / Property
Owner" $100 minimum
· a 2009 MSMH Membership Card
· our weekly enews full of news of local events, and loyalty incentives
from local restaurants and merchants
· An ad in the Big Berry newsletter
Who Benefits from a Revitalized Commercial District?
Merchants
Greater opportunity for growth and expansion
Expanded customer base
Less financial risk
Property Owners
Stable or higher rents
Increased occupancy rates
Improved marketability of property
Higher property values
Financial Institutions
Expanded business customer base
Expanded residential customer base
Improved public image and goodwill
Filfillment of community reinvestment mandate
Professionals and Service Business
Ready-made customer base of district employees
Location near government, banks, post office, and other institutions
Nearby amenities for clients and staff
Residents
Local accessibility to goods and services
Opportunities for volunteerism and leadership development
Preservation of community for future generations
More employment opportunities
Stronger tax base to support other community aspects (schools, parks,
etc.)
Local Government
Increased sales and property tax base
Protection of property values and infrastructure investment
Reduced cost of services, such as police and fire protection
Reduced pressure for sprawl development
Community Partners
Improved quality of life in the community
New membership potential among new residents
Achievement of common goals
Preservation of community history
Schools
Youth involvement in civic projects
Use of commercial district as "classroom" for school projects
Potential employment and business opportunities
More places to go and activities for youths
Businesses Outside the Commercial District
Increased visitor traffic to the community
Improved municipal services throughout the community
Increased business from overall healthier economy
Additional amenities for employees and clients
Industry
Improved quality of life makes recruiting
and retaining employees easier
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