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LIST OF SERVICES
Consultant on facade improvements, signs, building rehabs, streetscape improvements
Administrator of $500,000 low-interest loan pool with local banks.
Advisor to the Historic Board of Review.
Match potential businesses with building opportunities.
Distributor of promotional materials.
Public relations with local media.
CURRENT PROJECTS
Project manager of Chesmut Street reconstruction via NAP tax credits.
Coordination with Market Street and Riverside Drive intersection projects.
Parmer in Community Planning Fund grant application with the Redevelopment Authority.
Stimulating interest in blighted buildings.
Liaison between Downtown Ministers, Downtown Merchants and residents.
Sponsor of Concerts in the Park (May 20 through Aug 26).
Coordinator of Christmas in the Park.
Conducting downtown building survey.
Author of weekly newspaper articles.
Entry into Midwest Living magazine.
Regular listing in regional calendars of events.
JEFFERSONVILLE MAIN STREET INC.
113 W. CHESTNUT STREET · JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA 47130 · (812) 283-0301
JEFFERSONVILLE MAIN STREET, INC.
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1994 JMSI GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Introduction
]effersonville Main Street, Inc. (]MSI) is a nonprofit organization established in 1989
comprised of volunteers from all segments of the community. JMSI encourages economic
development of the Downtown area through Historic Preservation. The organization follows
a four-point approach established by the National Main Street Center, which includes:
Organization (a) Establishing cooperation among the variety of community groups involved in
downtown revitalization.
(b) Developing coordinated and future-oriented organizational plans and strategies.
(c) Rec~ruiting and educating leadership in the community.
Promotion (a) Defining and marketing a positive, unified and dynamic image of the downtown
to residents, visitors and investors.
(b) Encouraging joint promotions and special sales.
(c) Encouraging and forming special events downtown.
Design
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Enhancing the physical image of downtown through: facade renovations quality
signs, interesting window displays, and attractive public improvements.
Working with historic preservation concepts to emphasize the vitality and integrity
of all architectural periods.
Economic Restructuring (Business Retention at Recruitment) (a) Researching the downtown markets, looking for surplus and leakage in market
segments.
(b) Redefining the market characteristics of downtown through business retention
expansion and recruitment.
(c) Strengthening and diversifying the market mix.
(d) Working with adaptive re-use issues.
(e) Sharpening the competitiveness of Main Street merchants.
Committees have been formed to implement each of the four points plus a Public Relations
Committee and a Membership Committee. Objectives for 1994 have been established.
Each committee will determine the tasks necessary to accomplish these objectives.
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GOAL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors commits to redevelopment of the JMSI district to
help the Downtown reach maximum potential as a vital center of economic and
social activity in the community. JHSI seeks recognition as the leading voice
for downtown development.
OBJECTIVE
Act as the DDC (Downtown Development Corporation) for the City of
Jeffersonville.
OBJECTIVE
Develop continuity for planning in Jeffersonville and downtown.
OBJECTIVE
Create stronger liaisons w th agenc es, organ zations and c'ty departments
and make them aware of our involvement in downtown.
TASKS:
Send reports to the various organizations.
Ask for volunteers to our board and committees (Chamber of
Commerce, transportation, Jeff/Clark etc.).
Attend monthly meeting with Mayor or representative to create more
communication with City.
Appoint a liaison to City department heads and City Council.
Merchants--need to involve them and promote cooperation between the
organizations.
OBJECTIVE Expand Hain Street target area.
OBJECTIVE Clearly define the JHSI mission and purpose statements.
TASKS:
Consider a National Trust evaluation of Our Hain Street program
(COPE).
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PUBLIC RELATIONS COHHITi'EE
]MSI promotes downtown activities to the trade area, including shopping,
service oriented commerce and special events, through cooperative efforts with
businesses
Build public awareness of our goals.
Overcome negative image of downtown.
Publish past accomplished goals with new goals.
Get brochures out to rest stops, hotels, etc.
Promote the loan-pool.
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DESIGN COMMITTEE
The Design Committees creates an attractive, coordinated and quality image
of the downtown by capitalizing on its unique architectural assets and heritage.
This committee works with builders, developers and property owners to
develop understanding and appreciation for existing historic assets with regard
to maintenance, new construction and
rehabilitations.
Define the streetscaping (master plan) and make every JMSI
member/director aware of it.
Provide a design concept for each downtown property including vacant
lots.
TASKS:
Continue with clean-up/fix-up projects.
Find out about lighting at Rive~ointe--PS] prototypes.
Address parking issue (problem or perception).
Complete the Chestnut Street intersection improvements.
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ECOlqOIAIC RESTRUCTURING CO1AI~ll'I'EE
The Economic Restructuring Committee develops a market that will result in
an improved retail mix, stronger tax base, increased investor confidence and
a stable role for the downtown as a major component of the community's
economic health.
]MSI prOvides and directs small business development and enhancement
programs for entrepreneurs in downtown Jeffersonville.
Develop a working resource program to aid new and developing
businesses, consisting of a work plan of proven and suggested techniques
and all available consultant reams, booklets, contacts etc.
Create a resource that can be used to inform businesses of loans, grants,
permits and approval processes, etc. to aid in their financial growth.
Define and publish a plan consisting of studies, surveys and plans for
directions of growth for downtown businesses as a whole to follow.
Recruit quality businesses to downtown such as a family restaurant,
clothing store, etc. for downtown.
Develop an awareness of downtown businesses in the county.
Conduct workshops/conferences which aid the continued success of
downtown merchants.
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PROMOTION COr4Mll'rEE
The Promotion Committee markets a unified, quality image of the business
district as the center of activities, goods and services to retailers, shoppers,
investors. The Committee's focus can range from events and sales to unified
store hours.
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Complete weekly schedule for "94" COncerts in the park and brass band
weekend.
Sponsor a Brass Band Convention/Juried art show.
Complete plan for enhancements to electrical at Gazebo.
Gather information and complete plan for rest rooms in Warder Park.
Complete plans for Christmas in the Park "94".
Influence Steamboat Days.
I~IEf4BERSHIP CO1AIAII-i'EE
GOAL
The Membership Committee recruits and develops new leadership, stays in
close touch with its supporters, meets their needs, and mobilizes a large number
of volunteers.
OBJECTIVE
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Get more members involved in the day to day l~lain Street tasks. Feel
this is a numbers game.
Broaden membership--create more interest to get more help.
TASKS:
Make a complete and accurate mailing list.
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