Our Accomplishments to Date

Oversees the maintenance of records and systems in the Main Street Manager's office
Is responsible for adequate staffing of the Main Street office
Develops policies and procedures for conducting Main Street business
Hosts the Main Street Annual and Quarterly Meetings, as well as the Annual Holiday Party
Secured a Main Street Web site maintenance contractor and ensures that the Web site is kept updated
Recommends updates to the corporate By-Laws, as needed
Ensures that Main Street is represented at trainings and meetings sponsored by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development and the National Trust for Historic Preservation
Established a Main Street membership program and conducts membership and fundraising drives
Secured an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designation
Oversees the Farmer's Market

Maintain inventory of downtown Main Street Properties
Encouraged and assisted several businesses in installing window and display lighting for after hours
Submitted recommendations to the City regarding the former Barker Property development (on Route 155) and its potential effect on the Main Street District
Conducted a seminar on Visual Merchandising and arranged for individual consultations with merchants on their window displays
Conducts occasional surveys downtown
Directs Main Street business owners/entrepreneurs to City/County programs that may benefit business start ups or assist in business retention
Promotes Architect-on-Call Program
Supervised Economic Revitalization Study of Downtown
Received a Main Street area building façade assessment, prepared by a Harford Community College student at the request of Main Street
Maintain inventory of downtown Main Street properties
Developed Clean Up Plan for downtown Main Street Properties

Supervises the Facade Improvement Loan Program
Arranged for local artist, Ezra Berger, to design and paint a mural along the BB&T Bank wall at St. John and Green Streets
Purchased and installed planters and matching trash cans downtown
Installed lights on the trees in North Washington Street
Arranged for boxwoods to be planted in the planters, and adds seasonal flowers each season
Arranges for the decoration and lighting of the annual Christmas Tree at Rochambeau Plaza and the arrival of Santa Claus
Designed and purchased sets of four-seasonal banners and arranges for their changeover each season
Arranges for the decoration and lighting of the annual Christmas Tree at Rochambeau Plaza and the arrival of Santa Claus

St. John's St. Mural

Promotes Havre de Grace Main Street Events through all forms of media
Directs & Organizes Havre de Grace Main Street's signature event: Graw Days and the Graw Gala
Updates and distributes the free Main Street Walking Map to visitors through the Havre de Grace Visitor Center, City Hall, restaurants, hotels and other lodging, shops, museums, marinas, etc.
Sells advertising for the Main Street Walking Map to cover the cost of printing
Created new face book page for Havre de Grace Main Street, Inc.
Applies for and receives grants from the Maryland State Arts Council and the Harford County Government through the Harford County Cultural Arts Board
Arranges for seasonal title and individual sponsors for First Friday celebrations
Hosted an “Advertising 101” meeting for downtown merchants at which local media companies offered discount advertising programs to Main Street members

Oversees the development, promotion, and administration of the Havre de Grace A&E District as a means to enhance the city's economic vitality
Promotes Havre de Grace as a venue for arts and cultural activities
Maintains an inventory of space available within the A&E District
Offers to galleries and artists the opportunity to avail of tax incentives to do business and live in the A&E District
Created new Artist Relocation Website through Economic Development Grant provided by City: www.havredegracearts.org
Arranges for gallery exhibits and shows of the artwork of Harford County residents in Main Street's Arts by the Bay Gallery
Completed renovation of premises at 500-B Warren Street and held a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Arts by the Bay Gallery in November 2008
Achieved State of Maryland designation of Havre de Grace as an Arts & Entertainment District as of July 1, 2008
Completed a property owner inventory of the Main Street District
Oversees Arts by the Bay Gallery, Haunted History Ghost Tours, Murals of Grace, Historic Walking Tours, First Fridays, and Antique Crawl & Show