Main Street Lincoln partnership drive begins
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[January 24, 2012]
Main Street Lincoln is kicking off its
2012 partnership drive. In an Illinois Main Street-designated
community, Main Street Lincoln is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven
organization dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of our
nationally registered downtown historic district and surrounding
businesses. This partnership opportunity is extended to not only
those in close proximity to the downtown, but to the entire
community and county. Businesses, along with community organizations
and individuals, are encouraged to become partners.
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Main Street Lincoln is
based on partners believing in the
significance and strength of the community's downtown or central
hub. The vitality of this area indicates the pulse of the community.
To keep the heart of this area strong and vibrant, Main Street
Lincoln is building a partnership of businesses and entities that
share in the vision of the program and understand that strength
comes in numbers. This translates into retail sales, jobs and a
strong network. A strong partnership base is necessary for a strong
Main Street Lincoln, a strong community and a strong county.
2012 looks to be an exciting year for Main Street Lincoln. Local
businessman Seth Goodman has taken the position of chairman and is
leading an almost new board. The board members share a strong focus
and bring to the table many fresh ideas to incorporate into their
set initiatives. These include beautification and historic
preservation; developing and sustaining a strong volunteer base;
promoting the heart of the area as the social, cultural and economic
center; and working toward strengthening and broadening the economic
base of Lincoln and Logan County. They also have a strong dedication
to heritage tourism, promoting our distinct heritage from Abraham
Lincoln.
Becoming a partner with Main Street Lincoln not only carries some
benefits at each level, but additionally there are many
opportunities for involvement in the community. Main Street Lincoln
is the lead organization with The Art of Wine during the annual
Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival as well as with Honest Abe's Barbeque
Cook Off, National Small Business Week, National Train Day,
Children's Day with Santa, the Lincoln Christmas Parade and much
more.
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The 2012 board of Main Street Lincoln is looking forward to forming
a vast network and making great progress. For more information on
becoming a partner, contact Wanda Lee Rohlfs, executive director, at
217-732-2929 or
manager@mainstreetlincoln.com.
[Text from file received from
Misty Bell,
Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of
Logan County]
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