Mitchell Main Street & Beyond is composed of four committees, which combined bring the Four-Point Approach to Mitchell's Main Street. They are:
• Organization
• Design
• Economic Restructuring
• Promotions
Organization:
Builds consensus and cooperation among the many groups and individuals who have a role in the revitalization process. Organization works with…
• Broad Public and Private Partnerships
• Community Involvement
• Establishment of Four-Point Committees
• Open Communications
• Pro-Active Leadership
• Strategic Work Planning
• Clarification of Established Goals and Objectives
• Identification of Planning Principles
• Implementation of Plans
The Organization Committee is currently made of the 12-Member Mitchell Main Street & Beyond Board of Directors and they meet every second Wednesday of the month at 11:45 a.m. at various restaurants throughout the Main Street area.
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Design:
Enhances the physical appearance of the commercial district by rehabilitating historic buildings, encouraging supportive new construction, developing sensitive design management and long-term planning. Design works with…
• Community Values
• Natural Environment
• Community Structure
• Infrastructure
• Parking
• Urban and Architectural Character
• Historic Resources
• Physical Planning
• Site Development
• Plans, Codes and Ordinances
• Maintenance
• Quality
The Design Committee is currently chaired Amy Brown of Avera. Committee members include Brad Ciavarella, Lisa Jorgenson, Nancy Erck, Sherry Stilley, and Lori Holmberg. The Design Committee meets ever second Thursday of the month at 5pm at Cafe Teresa.
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Economic Restructuring:
Strengthens the district’s existing economic base while finding ways to expand it to meet new opportunities and challenges from outlying development. Economic Restructuring works with…
• Broad Retail, Service and Housing Mix
• Healthy Competition
• Business Recruitment
• Business Retention and Expansion
• Market Potential
• Development Partnerships
• Adaptive Re-Use
• Developer Selection
• Infrastructure
• Community Input
The Economic Restructuring Committee is currently co-chaired by Mark Puetz, Puetz Corporation and Jeff Logan, Logan Theatres. Committee members include Steve Clarke, Marty Cunningham, Bob Schoenfelder, Bryan Hisel, Carrie English, and Neil Putnam. Economic Restructuring meets every third Thursday at noon, lower level of Midtown Plaza, 400 N. Main St., Mitchell.
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Promotions:
Markets the traditional commercial district’s assets to customers, potential investors, new businesses, local citizens and visitors. Promotions works with…
• Market Identification
• Public Relations
• Virtual Identity
• Slogan & Logo
• Community Programs
• Events and Activities
• Merchandising
• Education
• Advertising
• Media and Publicity
• Sponsorships
The Promotion Committee is currently led by Brenda Olesen of Einstein’s Costumes. Committee members include Karen Pooley, Connie Henning, Lynda Schoenfelder and Janet DeRouchey. The committee just recently branched out into a Retail Promotions subcommittee comprised of Jeff Logan, Cathy Weber, Jan Christensen, Pam Engelland, Brenda Olesen and Connie Henning. Promotions meets every first Tuesday at noon at various locations and Retail Promotions meets every fourth Thursday at 8 a.m. at Cafe Teresa.
Got some ideas? Join our committees today! Email info@mitchellmainstreet.com and tell them "I've Got Ideas."