Downtown Blackstone Inc.

Filing Period

Jan 1, 2012 to Dec 31, 2012

Signed

Aug 13, 2013

Return Version

2012v2.1

Gross Receipts

$87,269

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Designthe design committee plays a key role in shaping the physical image of main street as a place attractive to shoppers, investors, business owners and visitors. To succeed this committee must persuade business owners, building owners and civic leaders to adopt a specific approach for physical improvements to buildings, businesses and public improvements. Specifically: * educating others about good design - enhancing the image of each business as well as that of the district; * providing good design advice - encouraging quality improvements to private properties and public spaces; * planning main streets development - guiding future growth and shaping regulations; * motivating others to make changes - creating incentives and targeting key projects.

Activity 3

Promotionsthe promotion committee has the job of promoting downtown as the center of commerce, culture and community life for residents and visitors alike. To be effective this committee must move beyond cookie-cutter downtown promotion ideas. Specifically: * understanding the changing market - identifying both potential shoppers and the competition; * identifying downtown assets - including people, buildings, heritage and institutions; * defining main streets market niche - its unique position in the marketplace; * creating new image campaigns, retail promotions and special events - these activities should be market driven and designed to bring people back to downtown.

Filer

EIN

20-8761491