For Retail Business Owners

Increased foot traffic & sales
Improved image
Increased value of business
Coordinated efforts between local businesses
Increased quality of life
Educational opportunities
District marketing strategies
Better business mix
Community pride
Infrastructure for addressing needs/issues

For Commercial Property Owners

Increased occupancy rates
Rent stabilization or increase
Increased property values
Increased stability
Assistance with tax credits, grants, loan programs, design and cooperative maintenance
Communication medium with other property owners
Better district image

For Service Business Owners

Image building/improvement
New/renewed/repeated exposure
Increased variety of services
Healthier economy generates new/more businesses
Increased population, new customers
Improved image, creates new market

For Local Residents and Consumers

Enhanced marketplace
Sense of pride in business district
Social/cultural activities
Sense of community
Opportunity to participate/volunteer
Better communication
Property values increase

For Utilities

Additional business customers
Longer business hours
More employees
Healthy businesses
Healthy economy
Ensure quality in Main Street public improvements

For Financial Institutions

Community Reinvestment Act compliance
Potential growth for loans, deposits, and other services
Improved image and good will
Survival of community, critical to bank success and economic stability

For Municipal Government

Healthy economy & more jobs
Positive perception community
Better relations between local government and private sector
Increased tax base
Increased tourism
Increased property values
Increased volunteer base for city
Impetus for public improvements
Information resource for city leaders