| The comprehensive approach is made up of four groups, or committees. They include: DESIGN Committee members are: Shelle Budiselic (Chair), Larry Roberts, Tisha Abell. The goal of this committee is to encourage improvement of the visual appearance of the downtown. Objectives of this committee is to design education and technical assistance, provide financial assistance and incentives to building owners, improvement public and open spaces in the district, and create regulations and enforcement. |
| An unopened look was what someone saw before the upper floor windows were uncovered at 14 North Main |
| Much more welcoming once the windows were uncovered. |
| Economic Restructuring Committee Members are: Shannon Duhon, (Chair), Jim Creech. The goal of this committee is to encourage improvement of the visual appearance of the downtown. Objectives of this committee is to design education and technical assistance, provide financial assistance and incentives to building owners, improvement public and open spaces in the district, and create regulations and enforcement. |
| Membership Committee members are: Larry Roberts, Lillyan Woods, Bill Osborn.The goal of this committee is to strengthen the economic base of the downtown. Objectives of this committee is to collect and interpret Market Data, look at space use and find ways to retain, expand and recruit businesses. |
| Promotion Committee members are: Mark Rogers (Chair), Gary Crow, Linda Nott, Beverly Buzzard, Larry Roberts. The goal of this committee is to market the downtown to establish a unified image and encourage an exciting variety of activities for all members of the community. Objectives of this committee is to enhance the image of the downtown district, promote retail, traffic building and special events. |
| 2006- Santa and a Movie Families waited in line to have photos taken with Santa, watch a movie and participate in gift give-away! All free to children 10 and under. Sponsored by local businesses and Miami Main Street. |
| The Purpose of the Main Street Program is to improve the quality of life by strengthening the downtown as the center of the community through concentrated efforts in organization, promotion, design and economic restructuring. 2007/2008 Board of Directors Larry Roberts, President JoAnne Blevins Beverly Buzzard Krista Duhon Tisha Abell Mary Susan Wayley Lisa Severe Gary Crow Jamie Williams Judy Johson |