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Committees

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Main Street Trenton models our organization after the unique Four-Point Approach. Interested in joining a committee? Let us know!

Organization Committee

Objectives

  1. Develop ways to publicize, promote and educate the public about the Min Street Program

  2. Develop a fundraising program utilizing a wide range of sources from public to private sector to assure long-term sustainability

  3. Develop a strong volunteer base, providing training and recognition of volunteers

  4. To foster a shared vision for the long-term development of downtown

Successful Projects

  • Partner Reception

  • Budget Development

  • Loan Management

  • Press Releases

  • Newsletter

  • Legacy Board Formed

  • Grant Research

Economic Vitality Committee

Objectives

  1. Maintain an up-to-date database of market information

  2. Survey consumers and downtown users about the district

  3. Develop an implement a business retention/expansion program

  4. Develop and implement a business recruitment program

  5. Promote downtown housing development and upper story reuse

  6. Encourage entrepreneurial development

  7. Develop incentives

Successful Projects

  • Building Inventory

  • Business Inventory

  • Business Guides/Directories

  • District Map

  • Business Recruitment

  • Business Visits

  • Economic Data

  • Merchants on Main

Design Committee

Objectives

  1. Provide design assistance; encourage building improvements and good building maintenance practices

  2. Improve public spaces

  3. Educate the public about preservation and encourage preservation of historic resources

  4. Improve visual merchandising with local businesses

  5. Develop incentives

Successful Projects

  • Multiple Facade Grants

  • Streetscape: New Banners

  • Streetscape: New Trash Cans

  • Streetscape: Sidewalk Signs

  • Seasonally Decorated

  • Outdoor Speaker Updated

  • Streetscape: Trash Can Placement

Promotion Committee

Objectives

  1. Raise Awareness of downtown business diversity

  2. Market downtown to visitors

  3. Market downtown through promotional merchandise

  4. Develop a well-coordinated program of retail/business activities that make the "cash registers ring"

  5. Develop special events to: present downtown as a place to have a good time; present downtown as a place for diverse opportunities and build a sense of community

Successful Projects

  • Sip & Stroll

  • Five Points Festival

  • Scavenger Hunt

  • Beer Stroll

  • Small Business Saturday

Join a Main Street Trenton Committee

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