heart of danville - who we are, what we do, and where we are going
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Heart of Danville Main Street Program
A proud member of the Danville/Boyle County Economic Development Partnership.
A look into who we are, what we do, and where we are going!
Who We Are Heart of Danville is a 501-©(3) non-profit organization founded
in 1985, becoming an official Main Street Program in 1986.
Who We Are
Named a Great American Main Street
Award-Winning Community by the National Trust for
HistoricPreservation in 2001!
Who We Are
Heart of Danville Mission Statement:
The Mission of the Heart of Danville is to stimulate the economic vitality of the Central Business District,
while protecting the historic integrity of our community.
Who We Are
What We DoA Four-Point Approach
DesignOrganizationPromotionEconomic Restructuring
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Design
This committee works to create a welcoming environment and to enhance the look and feel of Downtown Danville for residents and visitors.
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Design
This committee works to create a welcoming environment and to enhance the look and feel of Downtown Danville for residents and visitors.
Downtown Clean-up Days
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Design
This committee works to create a welcoming environment and to enhance the look and feel of Downtown Danville for residents and visitors.
Downtown Clean-up Days Streetscape, Wayfinding, and Banners
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Design
This committee works to create a welcoming environment and to enhance the look and feel of Downtown Danville for residents and visitors.
Downtown Clean-up Days Streetscape, Wayfinding, and BannersHistoric Preservation
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Organization This committee handles the nut and bolts, behind-
the-scenes action that is vital to our success. Projects include:
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Organization This committee handles the nut and bolts, behind-
the-scenes action that is vital to our success. Projects include:
Weekly E-News
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Organization This committee handles the nut and bolts, behind-
the-scenes action that is vital to our success. Projects include:
Weekly E-News Volunteer Management
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Organization This committee handles the nut and bolts, behind-
the-scenes action that is vital to our success. Projects include:
Weekly E-News Volunteer Management Public Relations
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Organization This committee handles the nut and bolts, behind-
the-scenes action that is vital to our success. Projects include:
Weekly E-News Volunteer Management Public Relations Fundraising
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Promotion: This committee focuses on downtown’s unique
qualities and to create a fun, vibrant environment through events and promotions.
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Promotion:Events: This committee focuses on hosting events
that showcase our downtown. Current events include:
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Promotion:Events: This committee focuses on hosting events
that showcase our downtown. Current events include:
Lawn Chair Theatre/Film Festival
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Promotion:Events: This committee focuses on hosting events
that showcase our downtown. Current events include:
Lawn Chair Theatre/Film FestivalConstitution Square Arts Fest
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Promotion:Events: This committee focuses on hosting events
that showcase our downtown. Current events include:
Lawn Chair Theatre/Film FestivalConstitution Square Arts Fest Trick or Treat on Main
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Promotion:Events: This committee focuses on hosting events
that showcase our downtown. Current events include:
Lawn Chair Theatre/Film FestivalConstitution Square Arts Fest Trick or Treat on Main Annual Christmas Parade
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Promotion:Events: This committee focuses on hosting events that
showcase our downtown. Current events include:Lawn Chair Theatre/Film FestivalConstitution Square Arts Fest Trick or Treat on Main Annual Christmas ParadeEat Drink Danville Series
Bridal Hop
Lawn Chair Theater/Film Festival
Constitution Square Arts Fest
Eat Drink Danville: Oktoberfest
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Promotion:Retail: This committee supports downtown
businesses through marketing and events. Activities include:
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Promotion:Retail: This committee supports downtown
businesses through marketing and events. Activities include:
Sidewalk Sale
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Promotion:Retail: This committee supports downtown
businesses through marketing and events. Activities include:
Sidewalk SaleDowntown Holiday Open House
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Promotion:
The Main Street Promotion approach includes marketing and promoting the district. Examples:
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Promotion:
The Main Street Promotion approach includes marketing and promoting the district. Examples:
Skirt Magazine
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Promotion:
The Main Street Promotion approach includes marketing and promoting the district. Examples:
Skirt MagazineInsight Cable Advertising Co-Operative
program
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Promotion:
The Main Street Promotion approach includes marketing and promoting the district. Examples:
Skirt MagazineInsight Cable Advertising Co-Operative
programWeb and Social Media efforts
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Economic Restructuring:This committee works to support local businesses
through education and marketing assistance.
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Economic Restructuring:This committee works to support local businesses
through education and marketing assistance.Hotel Market Analysis
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Economic Restructuring:This committee works to support local businesses
through education and marketing assistance.Hotel Market Analysis KSD Task Force
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
Economic Restructuring:This committee works to support local businesses
through education and marketing assistance.Hotel Market Analysis KSD Task Force Business Recruitment
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
The Heart of Danville is funded through several different sources:
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
The Heart of Danville is funded through several different sources:
Economic Development Partnership is a substantial supporter
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
The Heart of Danville is funded through several different sources:
Economic Development Partnership is a substantial supporter
Memberships from individuals, families and businesses
What We DoHeart of Danville Main Street Program
The Heart of Danville is funded through several different sources:
Economic Development Partnership is a substantial supporter
Memberships from individuals, families and businesses
Fundraising events and sales of HOD Books
What We Accomplished
What We Accomplished
Completed all goals cited in the 2003 market analysis
What We Accomplished
Completed all goals cited in the 2003 market analysis
Assisted the city in surpassing benchmarks set in “Vision 2020,” set by the City of Danville in the early 1990s
What We Accomplished
Completed all goals cited in the 2003 market analysis
Assisted the city in surpassing benchmarks set in “Vision 2020,” set by the City of Danville in the early 1990s
Substantial public and private investments made in the downtown
Where We Are GoingNationally-renowned Main Street consultant
Stephanie Redman led the Heart through a strategic planning initiative.
Where We Are GoingAfter polling 75+ key stakeholders in the Danville/Boyle County Community, Redman
presented the data to the HOD Board of Directors.
Where We Are Going
Through intensive discussion, the board arrived at 4 front-burner strategies for the
immediate future of the organization.
Where We Are GoingFront-Burner Strategies
Where We Are GoingFront-Burner StrategiesAssist the City of Danville in bringing to
completion its streetscape and wayfinding projects
Where We Are GoingFront-Burner StrategiesAssist the City of Danville in bringing to
completion its streetscape and wayfinding projects
Place a greater focus on downtown business development, retention, and recruitment
Where We Are GoingFront-Burner StrategiesAssist the City of Danville in bringing to
completion its streetscape and wayfinding projects
Place a greater focus on downtown business development, retention, and recruitment
Identify blighted and underused property and create a redevelopment and funding plan for adaptive reuse
Where We Are GoingFront-Burner StrategiesAssist the City of Danville in bringing to completion its
streetscape and wayfinding projectsPlace a greater focus on downtown business development,
retention, and recruitmentIdentify blighted and underused property and create a
redevelopment and funding plan for adaptive reuseDevelop and implement a marketing/public
relations/educational campaign that invites and engages key stakeholders across the community about who we are, what we do, and what we are trying to accomplish as an organization
Downtown Danville is open for business, and the ‘Heart’ is
here for you.
Your ideas, input, and volunteer efforts are ALWAYS
welcome.
Contact Us!
For information on how you can
become involved in the Heart of
Danville Main Street Program,
contact Executive Director Julie
Wagner at (859) 236-1909 or
Your participation makes the ‘Heart’ beat strong!
Help us spread the word that . . .