[MainstreetTowns] Economic Development Authorities

[Drew Haley]

I wish we had an economic development authority!

Drew Haley
Program Manager
Tahlequah Main Street Association, Inc.
O 918-431-1655
M 918-931-1699
manager at tahlequahmainstreet.com


On Thu, Aug 23, 2018 at 9:29 AM Lou Sims <lousimsok at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Chelsea
>
> This is Lou Sims, Hobart, and I have been on the Hobart Main Street Board
> since we became a member in 2002 and in fact, I was working with the City
> and made application for OMS.  From then until now, I have chaired to
> Hobart Economic Development Authority and am on the HMS Board since our OMS
> membership.
>
> We work closely in every effort to improve our downtown and businesses.
> Just last month we worked together to receive a $25,000 grant for
> improvements. The City has always provided a certain amount of financial
> support to HMS annual budget.
>
> You might also consider your County Industrial Development Authority.  I
> have been a member of the Kiowa County Industrial Development Authority for
> probably a dozen years and we work together on improvements that effect the
> County and City and HMS.
>
> Suggestion – If your MS Board does not have any representation on your
> local economic development committees/authorities, suggest you consider
> doing so.
>
> Lou Sims
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* MainstreetTowns [mailto:mainstreettowns-bounces at lists.onenet.net] *On
> Behalf Of *Chelsea McConnell
> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 22, 2018 1:29 PM
> *To:* Main Street Towns
> *Subject:* [MainstreetTowns] Economic Development Authorities
>
>
>
> Does anyone have a great partnership with their local economic development
> authority?  I’d love to hear about any annual agreements/partnerships you
> have, or any projects they help with financially.  Thanks in advance,
> friends!!
>
>
>
> *Chelsea McConnell*
>
> *Executive Director, Ponca City Main Street*
>
> *516 E. Grand Avenue*
>
>
> *Ponca City, OK 74601(580) 763-8082*
>
> *www.downtownponcacity.com <http://www.downtownponcacity.com> *
>
>
>
> *“Our mission is to serve Ponca City and its citizens by promoting quality
> of life through efforts focused toward economic growth, historical
> preservation, cultural development and revitalization of the downtown and
> surrounding area.”*
>
>
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