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Mission Statement
The
Mission of Main Street Chanute is to revitalize
downtown by involving the community to determine and implement
strategies that integrate historic preservation principles
with sound economic development strategies.
Vision Statement
In the year 2014, Downtown Chanute is a
historical reflection of its original days. It offers
citizens of Chanute and surrounding communities an appealing
array of retail goods, professional services and
entertainment opportunities.
As the heart of the community,
Downtown brings area wide citizens together by hosting several
retail and social events throughout the year. “Artist Alley” has
become a traditional time for class reunions which adds much to the
fun and excitement.
Downtown
buildings, streets and downtown park areas will show the results of
ongoing beautification and revitalization. Startup and expanding
business, or both retail & renovated office space with upper level
restorations have created several opportunities for stylish downtown
residencies.
The world famous Martin and Osa Johnson
Safari Museum
contibutes to the pride of Chanute’s cultural community which is
rounded out by the local historical museum and local artists and
schools to feature and promote the “arts” in downtown Chanute.
Four-Point Approach
Committee List
| Organization |
The main goal of the Organization
committee is to promote the Main Street program by
getting everyone working for the same goal. This
committee is in charge of fundraising, developing
coalitions and partnerships, public relations and
outreach, as well as managing finances and operation.
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| Promotion |
The main goal foe the Promotions
committee is selling the image and promise of Main
Street by making sure the community knows what downtown
has to offer through events that re-establish downtown
as the center of social activity and excitement. The
goal is to bring people downtown to shop, have fun, work
and invest.
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Economic
Restructuring |
Economic Restructuring's goals is to find new
purpose for Main Street's enterprises by restructuring
downtown's economy by expanding current businesses as
well as creating new businesses and building uses that
will tap the market niches and potential.
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| Design |
The goal of Design is to get Main Street into top
physical shape by taking small steps to stay tune to
what downtown has and preserving the story it has to
tell.
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