Economic Restructuring
Purpose
To gather and interpret market information while developing an economic development strategy for Downtown Farmington.
Recent Achievements
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Developed a business recruitment packet.
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Hosted a real estate brokers’ familiarization tour.
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Hosted a four-part business retention series which included conversation on Web sites and social media.
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Drafted a restaurant build-out loan incentive program.
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Established a specialized group to focus solely on redevelopment.
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Began research to create a business incubator project.
Short-term goals
Focus on the three Rs - Retention, Recruitment and Redevelopment
Downtown Farmington’s health is dependent upon Retention of current businesses. We plan to work with them to determine needs and assist where we can.
Continue to analyze what new businesses would be most beneficial to our downtown then, develop plans to Recruit them.
Focus on opportunities to Redevelop Downtown Farmington. Areas of need have been identified. With cooperation from City of Farmington management and the Farmington Downtown Development Authority board of directors, ways to turn those ideas into projects are being discussed.
Members
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Karen Gara
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Dave Cornwell
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Bob Clappison
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Dan Higgins
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Mary Engleman
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Rod Tesic
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Chuck Frost, Chair
Design
Purpose
To ensure Downtown Farmington continues to improve at being an aesthetically and functionally desirable destination for people and businesses. We are also committed to maintaining a high standard for future generations of Farmington residents.
Recent Achievements
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Implementation of new Downtown Farmington streetscape.
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Reviewed and awarded grants for sign incentive program.
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Reviewed and awarded grants for façade incentive program.
Short-Term Goals
Develop landscape standards for:
Members
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Dave Gronbach
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Brian Golden
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Judy Marlette
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Christine Herter
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Heidi Cook
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Steve Schneemann, Chair
Organization
Purpose
To build consensus and cooperation among the many groups and individuals who have a vital role in the revitalization process
Recent Achievements
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Developed and implemented a volunteer recruitment and management program.
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Hosted a successful recruitment fair and a well-attended recognition event.
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Increased distribution area of award-winning newsletter, the Main Street Messenger, to over 22,000 addresses.
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Added advertising to the Main Street Messenger.
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Initiated the introduction of project management to assist in the work plan process.
Short-term goals
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Complete the implementation of work planning using project management
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Grow the volunteer base to support downtown projects
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Streamline communication across all committees
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Develop a strategic plan to expand sponsorship solicitation
Members
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Greg Cowley, Chair
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Melissa Andrade
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Pat Shelton
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Ann Thomson
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Donna Tupper
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Alisa Logsdon