Main Street - Performing

For those communities who were previously certified Nation Main Street cities and those communities with advanced downtown programs following the Main Street Approach.

Requirements

Submits Letter of Intent and application for Main Street Certification to County Coordinator
Demonstrates commitment to the Main Street Approach, and meets Main Street criteria
Demonstrates broad based community support for the application
Work plans for Organization, Design, Promotion, and Economic Restructuring
Designated/committed to complete historic district and/or comprehensive downtown design
Meets schedule for certification or drop to Transforming Main Street level

Services Provided

Regional or local Main Street Workshops and conferences
Compete for Clackamas County and Oregon Main Street matching grants
- Technical assistance
- Matching façade grant
Team consultation and assistance on comprehensive planning and action plans
National Trust training for local boards and managers
Phone and email support
Access to reference library and online resources
Eligible for annual achievement awards
Inclusion in Visit Oregon Main Street travel brochure
List serve support network

Community Commitment

Pass a Resolution supporting entrance into the program
Commits to a dedicated Downtown manager and funding for revitalization and Main Street management for 3 year period
Manager attends semi-annual Downtown Managers meetings
Provides mentoring, response team, or community reviews for “Downtown” communities
- Not to exceed 40 hrs/yr
Contributes to programming and training in annual workshops
Enters into agreement with the Clackamas County Main Street program
Submits monthly and annual reports and annual County Main Street audits

Content provided by Business & Economic Development

Similar topics: business