ABOUT DTMC

OUR PURPOSE: Downtown Monroe City Revitalization's purpose is to empower community revitalization by celebrating, supporting, and preserving our history and culture. We facilitate this in practice by using the Main Street Four Point Approach, which considers these objectives: Promotion, Design, Organization and Economic Development. The PROMOTION of our downtown district through special events and individualized marketing plans. The quality of the aesthetic DESIGN that is represented by our district's build environment. The ORGANIZATION of interests, leadership and commitments that move our program forward, and the use of strategic planning to warrant the ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT of our historic commercial district.

DTMC BYLAWS

Our Guiding Principles

At the heart of our mission is a commitment to promoting and improving our quality of living, enhancing our sense of community, and preserving the cherished integrity of our small-town culture. We firmly believe that every individual deserves to be part of a vibrant neighborhood—a place characterized by a flourishing local economy, rich in character, and adorned with inviting public spaces that foster a sense of belonging among residents and visitors alike.

The engine driving our endeavors is powered by volunteers dedicated to four key areas:

organization, economic development, design, and promotions.

We invite all like-minded individuals to join us in this multi-faceted approach to activities and business development. However, such ambitious goals necessitate both time and financial resources.

ECONOMIC VITALITY

The committee analyzes current market forces to develop long-term solutions; develops a business recruitment program while strengthening the competitiveness of existing merchants and service businesses. The committee works toward creatively converting unused space for new uses, and works closely with the Design Committee to seek appropriate solutions for historic commercial buildings that will ensure their continued occupancy, maintenance and preservation.

DESIGN

The committee's goal is to enhance the visual attractiveness of downtown. This includes technical assistance and encouragement to building owners toward the restoration and rehabilitation of historic structures, improved streetscape features, street and alley cleanup, colorful banners and landscaping.

ORGANIZATION

The Organization Committee builds a governing framework that includes a diverse representation of business and property owners, citizens, schools, churches, public officials, chambers of commerce, historians and preservation organizations. Everyone must work together in a long-term effort to renew downtown and maintain its stability into the future. The Organization Committee also trains and develops leaders for the community's revitalization effort.

PROMOTIONS

The goal of the Promotions Committee is to project a positive, unified image that identifies downtown as a public gathering place. Revitalization programs market the district and the community through a series of targeted activities that include development of the downtown image; a variety of communication methods using press releases, newsletters, special events and festivals that highlight the local culture and traditions that give each community its unique identity.

Our DTMC Board Members and Staff

Meet the dedicated team working hard to make our community a better place. Each member brings unique skills and a shared passion for improving life in Downtown Monroe.

COMMITTEES:

Promotion/Events Committee: Chrissy Doolin*, Loree Quinn, Jeff Kendrick, Sid Buckman

Design Committee: Julie Gilkey, Chrissy Doolin, Tonya Pryor

Organization Committee: Allie Bennett*, Daren Dowell, Loree Quinn

Economic Vitality/Grants Committee: Tonya Pryor, Kathie Mudd, Julie Gilkey