making a difference

As we all know there is a lot of work that can be done in Calumet and being involved with a Main Street Committee is a great way to work with other like minded folks.  If you want to help Calumet please consider joining a committee that suits your talents.

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Design​

 The Main Street Calumet Design Committee (MSCDC) supports our community’s transformation by enhancing the physical elements of downtown while capitalizing on the unique assets that set the commercial district apart.  Our goal is to enhance Calumet's appeal to residents and visitors alike with attention to public space through the creation of pedestrian friendly streets, introduction of public art in the district, visual merchandising, adaptive reuse of older and historic buildings, etc. Specific projects the Design Committee works on are the hanging flower planters on 5th and 6th Street,  planning the annual Spring Clean Up, and bringing new streetscape furnishings to the downtown.

Economic Re-vitalization​

Revitalizing a downtown or neighborhood commercial district requires focusing on the underlying Economic Vitality of the district.   This work is rooted in a commitment to making the most of a community’s unique sense of place and existing historic assets, harnessing local economic opportunity and creating a supportive business environment for small business owners, entrepreneurs and innovators. With the nation-wide growing interest in living downtown, supporting downtown housing is also a key element of building Economic Vitality

Promotions​

Promoting Main Street takes many forms, but the ultimate goal is to position the downtown or commercial district as the center of the community and the hub of economic activity, while creating a positive image that showcases a community’s unique characteristics. This can be done through highlighting cultural traditions, celebrating and preserving important architecture and history, encouraging local businesses to market cooperatively, offering coordinated specials and sales, and hosting special events aimed at changing perceptions of the district and communicating to residents, investors, businesses, and property-owners that this place is special. Our Promotions committee has focused efforts on great events such as Pasty Fest, and Heritage Days.

Organization​

A strong organizational foundation is key for a sustainable Main Street revitalization effort.  The focus of this committee is on ensuring that all organizational resources (partners, funding, volunteers, etc.) are mobilized to effectively implement activities. For MSC this means maintaining a membership database, communicating with members and volunteers  and fundraising.

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