Main Street Program
You may have heard the phrase “Main Street” before with regards to the DDA and Holly being a Main Street Oakland County (MSOC) Community, but how much do you really understand the program? Main Street is all about Downtown Revitalization. MSOC is an economic development program with historic preservation based philosophy, affiliated with the National Main Street Center, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Washington DC.
Main Street utilizes the “four-point” approach for community involved comprehensive downtown revitalization and management. Our four committees, made up of Design, Organization, Promotions, and Economic Restructuring, work together with the DDA Board to successfully complete shared goals.
ECONOMIC RESTRUCTURING
Purpose: To strengthen the district’s existing economic base while finding ways to meet new opportunities and challenges from outlying development.
Members:
- Marty Lorenz
- Suzanne Perreault
Recent Accomplishments:
- Completed DDA Business Inventory
- Completed inventory of available property
Current/ Future Projects:
- Inventory of all available property in the DDA—uploaded on our website
- Developing a business recruitment package to include available properties, financial incentives, demographics, etc.
- Obtain additional liqueur licenses for the DDA District through Redevelopment Act– PA 436.1521a(1)(b)
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 2:00 p.m. at the DDA office
PROMOTIONS
Purpose: To market the traditional commercial district’s assets to customers, potential investors, new businesses local citizens & visitors.
Members:
- John Winglemire
- Marta Lewis
- Ray Rath
- Bobbi Straub
- Wayne Francis
- Jenny Stillwell
- Suzanne Perreault
- Kel Leigh Coale
Recent Accomplishments:
- Fall 2007 Ladies Night Out
- Spring 2008 Ladies Night Out
Current/ Future Projects:
- Spring & Fall Ladies Night Out
- Year-round advertising campaign promoting Holly as a whole
- Working with other subcommittees on DDA sponsored Special Events
Meetings: 1st Tuesday of the Month at 8:30 a.m. in the Conference Room at the Village Police Department
ORGANZATION
Purpose: To build consensus and cooperation among the many groups and individuals who play a vital role in the revitalization process.
Members:
- John Winglemire
- Pat Kenny
- Janet Leslie
- Suzanne Perreault
Recent Accomplishments:
- Spring Newsletter to all DDA District Business Owners
- Summer Newsletter to all Village Residents & DDA District Businesses
Current/ Future Projects:
- Quarterly Newsletter to all DDA District businesses
- Development of a volunteer incentive program
- Development of a volunteer appreciation program
- Updates to website
Meetings: 2nd Monday of the Month at 4:00 p.m. in the Conference Room at the Village Police Department
DESIGN
Purpose: To improve the downtown’s image by enhancing its physical appearance.
Members:
- Kel Leigh Coale
- Jim Hilty
- Jeannie Montooth
- Evelyn Raskin
- Lisa Clark
- Suzanne Perreault
Recent Accomplishments:
- Saginaw Streetscape
- New winter banners
- Façade grant for 110 Battle Alley
- New lighting at Ganshaw Park
Current/ Future Projects:
- Obtain lease with CSX for 221 Broad Street– to use as green space & beautifying this entry point into downtown
- Upcoming spring plantings– to include corner of Grange Hall Road and Saginaw St.
- Façade Grants– currently working on revising criteria
Meetings: 1st Friday of the Month at 8:30 a.m. in the Conference Room at the Village Police Department
