COMMITTEES & PROGRAMS

Various Committees and Programs are an important part of the activities and initiatives within the East Market Street corridor. They support the continuing growth and expansion, and contribute to overall economic development.

Housing Committee: Promotes the supply of safe and affordable housing

• Housing Repairs & Rehabilitation Program
• Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative
• Inventory of Residential Properties

Business Development Council: Promotes existing businesses and provides training to startup businesses

• Business Development Program
• Minority Subcontractor's Workshop
• Real Entrepreneurship Class (Spring/Fall sessions). Click here for application. (Adobe PDF file)

Marketing and Public Relations: Raises the community's awareness of East Market Street as a vibrant part of the city's social and cultural fabric

• Festivals
• Fund Raisers
• Speaker's Bureau
• Website
• Newsletter/Annual Report
• Brochures/Business Guides

Community Development Committee: Builds partnerships with community groups

• Homebuyer's Workshop and Cookout
• Community Health Fair
• Community Forums
• Southeast Chess Club
• Money Smart Seminars
• Property of the Month
• Corridor Signage
• Urban Greenway Loop

Economic Revitalization: Develops programs to spur economic development

• Acquisition and Rehab of properties
• Real Estate Inventory
• Upfit Program
• Streetscape
• Site & Facade Loans
• Financing/funding opportunities
• New Development Gap Loans
• Economic Strategic Plan

East Market Street has open volunteer opportunities on an ongoing basis. Please feel free to contact us about any of the above committees.