Saline Main Street Annual Report
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The mission of Saline Main Street is to enhance the vitality of Downtown Saline
as the social, cultural, economic, and historic heart of our community.
Our Mission
Design GoalsThe goal of the Design Team is to beautify and improve Saline Main Street’s physical appearance through public improvements, development of gathering spaces, review of ordinances within the district, and the education of historic preservation.
Business & Economic SuccessThe goal of the Business & Economic Success Team is to strengthen and broaden the economic base of Downtown Saline through collecting, interpreting and using market data; strengthening and retaining current businesses; stimulating the adaptive reuse of existing space; and recruiting new businesses into the district.
Organization GoalsThe goal of the Organization Team is to establish a strong, effective Main Street organization that recruits and retains volunteers; builds the image of the organization; and develops sound fundraising, fiscal and management policies and programs.
Promotion GoalsThe goal of the Promotions Team is to establish a unified image for Downtown Saline, to promote and market Downtown Saline and encourage an exciting variety of activities for all members of the community.
Main Street Four-Point ApproachThe Saline Main Street program is the 17th community in the State of Michigan to be admitted into the ‘Select Level’ of the Michigan Main Street program. The program follows the National Main Street Center’s Four-Point Approach.
Since 1980, the Main Street Program has emerged across the country as a major force in downtown revitalization. The Main Street Four-Point Approach™ encourages development through the work of four active, volunteer teams in the areas of design, business & economic success, organization, and promotion. These teams work to:
• Protect and strengthen the existing tax base• Create a positive community image• Create visually appealing and economically viable downtown buildings• Attract new businesses and help to strengthen existing businesses• Create new jobs• Increase investment in the Downtown• Preserving historic architectural resources
About Main Street....
Meeting Program
6:00-6:30 Meet, Greet, Eats, & DBOP
6:30 -6:45 Welcome & Introductions
Sponsor & Volunteer Recognition
2013 Highlights
7:00-9:00 Dueling Pianos
PROGRAM
2013 Saline Main Street BoardOfficersCindy Czubko, President Saline Area ResidentJill Durnen, Secretary Hartman Insurance Karen Ragland, Treasurer DesignHub
DirectorsRebecca Schneider Downtown ResidentShelley Rankin Bank of Ann ArborDr. David Sharp New Era ChiropracticJoy Ely Pineapple House Dorothea Mego Dowling Saline Area Resident
Board LiaisonsTodd Campbell City of SalineMary Alice Smith Saline Area Chamber of Commerce
2014 Saline Main Street BoardOfficersCindy Czubko, President Saline Area ResidentJill Durnen, Secretary Hartman Insurance Karen Ragland, Treasurer DesignHub
DirectorsRebecca Schneider Downtown ResidentShelley Rankin Bank of Ann ArborDr. David Sharp New Era ChiropracticJoy Ely Pineapple HouseJeff Dowling VolunteerWally MacNeil Mac’s Acadian Seafood
Board of Directors
Board LiaisonTodd Campbell City Manager Saline Main Street ManagerBob Rosenberger
Advisory TeamWalter Byers Bank of Ann Arbor / Stone Arch Arts & EventsPeter Kozma Past President, LiebherrCorey Lord Lord & Associates, PCLuke Schmerberg Schmerberg Law
Bill Kinley Phoenix Contractors
Organization
DESIGN Rebecca Schneider-Leader
PROMOTION Jill Durnen-Leader
Business & Economic Success Team
Karilyn Price- Leader
Jill Fair Shelley Rankin Dave Eberlein
Gretchen McCann Ginger Winter
Marciah Boerema Toni Cotter
Kerry Adams Dr Dave Sharp Jeff Dowling
William Smith Katie Chapman
Jerry Cotner Cathy DeHaan
Bob Bykowski Gretchen Driskell
David Rhoads Dean Girbach David Mrozek
Kathy Corfman Nathan Voght
Organization Chart
Saline Main Street Board of Directors
Joy Ely Wayne Clements
David Rhoads Gaines Collins Jim Hankamp
Heidi McClelland Sharon Zahn Amy Wallen
MAIN STREET MANAGER Bob Rosenberger
ORGANIZATION Cindy Czubko-Leader
ADVISORY TEAM
Walt Byers William Kinley Peter Kozma
Luke Schmerberg Corey Lord
Karen Ragland Joseph Freeman
Brian Marl Todd Campbell
2013 Contributors & Sponsors
Businesses Mectron Phoenix ContractorsStone Arch Arts & EventsIott Insurance Paragon Sight and SoundFirst Design CabinetryLaw Office of Fred Schmerberg Design HubSaline OptometryG-9 TavernsBill’s Barber ShopOxygen PlusCCS Appraisals McNaughton &GunnState FarmNew Era Chiropractic Homeowner Services of America
IndividualsRep. Gretchen Driskell County Commissioner Alicia PingDorothea Megow-DowlingDavid FrieseKaren RaglandCindy & Brian Czubko Jill DurnenShelley RankinRose RichardsWayne ClementsLeslee NiethammerDavid Rhoads
Cathy & Frank PaoliniGretchen & John McCannPatrica SeyforthLance HollandDan TroykaGretchen DriskellMelissa StewartRebecca SchneiderGene/Ruth Garrison Joy ElyMatt & Sharon ZahnWally MacNeil
Be Bloomin’ SponsorsBarbara RadloffBarry Dance Beverly SmithBill Crispin ChevroletChristine FaethBrian & Cindy CzubkoDavid & Diane FrieseDavid Rhoads & Leslee NiethammerDean GirbachHartman InsuranceIott InsuranceJohn S. GirbachCobblestone RoseDesignHubLinda TerHaar & Bruce WestlakeMary LironesMatthew & Sharon ZahnMitchell Hall
Stone Arch Arts & EventsBenitos PizzaPineapple HouseSaline Rotary ClubSandra WebsterThe Leshkevich FamilyTodd & Kimberly CampbellWayne ClementsFirst Presbyterian Church The Resale BoutiqueRep. Gretchen DriskellJim RothEvangelical Homes Brecon Village The Redies CenterJody RobertsRebecca & Matthew SchneiderSaline Historical SocietyThe Davis FamilyBemis Farms Preschool & DaycareDorothea Megow Dowling
Other Mac’s Acadian SeafoodBrecon GrilleMangiamo’s Italian GrilleSpotted Dog Winery City of Saline DPW Busch’s Fresh Food MarketAlvaro Alcaide Photography
2013 - The Highlights
• The Alley Improvement Project
• Achieved National Main Street Accreditation
• Completed Downtown Market Study provided by Michigan Main Street
• Held Resource Team Visit with Michigan and National Main Street Centers
• Conducted First Annual Meeting
• Attended National Main Street Conference
• Attended Michigan Main Street Quarterly Trainings
• Held Volunteer and Historic Preservation Training through Michigan Main Street
• Contributed 5,188 Volunteer Hours Valued at $114,136
• Opened 5 New Businesses, Creating 7 New Full Time Jobs &15 New Part Time Jobs
• First Floor Vacancy in Downtown Saline was Decreased by 50% in 2013
• Over $650,000 Private/Public Improvement Dollars Invested in Downtown Saline
• Held 7 Community Events that Attracted Over 7,500 Attendees
• Increased Corporate, Business and Individual Contributions by 32%
2013 was a year of fun and accomplishment for Saline Main Street. Of course, none of it would have been possible without our dedicated, hard-working volunteers, our many friends and sponsors, and our business and property owners who make Downtown Saline such a fabulous place! Thank you all for making 2013 a year to remember!
Below are a few of the major highlights from last year:
2013 - Year in Review
Design TeamThe goal of the Design Team is to beautify and improve Saline Main Street’s physical appearance through public improvements, development of gathering spaces, review of ordinances within the district, and the education of historic preservation.
• Downtown Clean-Up with Key Bank• Alley Arch Installation Project-Alley Naming Contest• Be Bloomin’ Hanging Basket & Planters• Architectural Scavenger Hunt-Phase 1• Building Basics Design Workshop• Trash Receptacle Improvements• Physical Design Plan & Streetscape Review• Michigan Main Street Design Services
Projects
2013 - Year in Review
• Downtown Inventory• Downtown Business Survey• Michigan Main Street Market Study Grant Application• Grow Downtown! Market Study• Downtown Opportunity Tour• Business Training Seminar Planning: Social Media• Business Attraction Folder
Business & Economic Success TeamThe goal of the Business & Economic Success Team is to strengthen and broaden the economic base of Downtown Saline through collecting, interpreting and using market data; strengthening and retaining current businesses; stimulating the adaptive reuse of existing space; and recruiting new businesses into the district.
Projects
Organization TeamThe goal of the Organization Team is to establish a strong, effective Main Street organization that recruits and retains volunteers; builds the image of the organization; and develops sound fundraising, fiscal and management policies and programs.
• Volunteer Sponsor Program• Volunteer Development and Management Training• Volunteer Orientation Plan• Corporate Sponsorship Program• Downtown Matters Campaign• Building Image Campaign: newsletter, presentations, blog, website, social media• Organization Funding Strategies
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S P O N S O RS H I PO P P O RT U N I T I E S
Help Saline Main Street enhance the vitality of Downtown Saline as the social, cultural and economic heart of our community!
2013 - Year in Review
• Winterfest• Summer Music Series• Oktoberfest• Ladies Night Out Events• Music Under the Arch• Mastodon Mayhem Challenge• Saline Marketing Toolkit (community partnership)• Holiday Electronic Gift Giving Guide• Christmas Parade Float• Wicked Kickin’ Hoedown• Promotion Team Training with Michigan Main Street
Projects
The goal of the Promotion Team is to establish a unified image for Downtown Saline, to promote and market Downtown Saline and encourage an exciting variety of activities for all members of the community.
Promotion Team
Continuing the Journey...
2014 Work PlansOur Teams aren’t afraid of hard work, and they like to have fun in the process! Here is a list of the Work Plans each team is working on in 2014. Monthly meetings are held to report the status of each of the plans so that projects can continue to move forward. We are always looking for new volunteers and new ideas. Call Bob at 734-316-2119.
Volunteer Program Recruitment, Retention, Sponsorship Program
Fundraising ProgramCorporate, Individual, Signature Event, Grants, Government
Image Building and EducationWebsite, Newsletter, Community Presentations, Blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Press Releases, Training
Upcoming-Signature EventA Fundraising Event.
Beautification through Education Architectural Treasure Hunt, Historic Preservation Education
Public ImprovementsBe Bloomin’ Flower Program, Alley Project Lights &Historic Sign, Holiday Decorations, Streetscape Planning, Historic Horse Trough Installation, StudentPole Banner Design Competition
Gathering SpacesMerchant Square Alley Improvement Project
ORGANIZATION TEAM DESIGN TEAM
PROMOTION TEAM
Overall Marketing | PR Strategy District-wide Public Relations & Marketing Campaign, Advertising Campaign, Over the Street Banner, Cross Marketing with Other Saline Events
Create Exciting Variety of Activities and EventsLadies Night Out, Music Under the Arch, Taste of Saline, Summer Music Series, Mastodon Celtic Challenge, Oktoberfest, Holiday Open House
Update/Enhance Downtown Inventory Review Data, Maintain Database
147 Michigan Ave. (Vacant Lot)Work with the City to market 147 W. Michigan.
Market StudyShare Market Study Analysis with Downtown District Businesses.
Business TrainingSocial Media Training, Spark Business Workshop, other workshops, as determined by business needs
BUSINESS & ECONOMIC SUCCESS
Interested in Getting Involved?
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION FORM
Interested in helping your community? Please fill out this short form and we will be in contact with you shortly. Thanks!
First Name Start Date
Last Name Home Phone Address Work Phone Township Cell Phone City E-‐Mail State
HOW DO YOU PREFER WE CONTACT YOU?
Personal Phone _____ Email _____ Work Phone_____ Snail Mail_____
HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT SALINE MAIN STREET?
Saline Main Street Website______ Word of Mouth ______
Newsletter_____ Poster_____
Radio _____ Facebook ______
Friend ______ Newspaper _____
HOW OFTEN WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER?
Weekly _____ Monthly _____ Events Only _____ As Needed _____
IN WHAT AREA(S) ARE YOU INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
________ DESIGN (flower baskets, spring clean-‐ups, historic preservation, downtown beautification)
______ BUSINESS & ECONOMIC SUCCESS (Business recruitment/retention, filling vacancies, market data, business counseling)
______ ORGANIZATION (Fundraising, raising awareness, newsletters & websites, volunteer recruitment and retention)
______ PROMOTIONS (events & festivals, marketing & promotions, image building of the district)