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Main Street is a non-membership
organization formed locally in 1992. The Richland Center program
was designated by Wisconsin Main Street, and is one of more than
600 Main Street communities in the United States. As such, it is
committed to the implementation, progress and development of the
designated downtown Main Street district in accordance with the
State and National program. Main Street is a tax-exempt
charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code.
 The
Main Street program is a comprehensive downtown economic
revitalization program that uses historic preservation as a
tool. As the heart and soul of towns and cities across America,
Main Street works to create a working, growing and aesthetically
pleasing business center for the community. It reinforces and
rekindles the economic vitality and values, and is committed to
improve all aspects of the downtown area, insuring that it
remains a source of pride and representative of our town's
unique character.
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downtown reflects how the community sees itself --- a critical
factor in industrial business retention and recruitment efforts.
It provides a significant portion of the community's tax base,
and is an indispensable shopping and service center, as well as
the historic core of the city. It represents a vast amount of
public and private investment, the government center, a tourist
draw, and most importantly, provides a sense of community and
place.
The Wisconsin Main Street program started in 1988. Communities
compete for selection in the program, and must meet a list of
criteria to be considered that indicate both a public and
private commitment to the program, as well as an historic
identity and the capacity to successfully implement the program.
It requires strong management and leadership, and a
comprehensive, long-term commitment from the community.
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Commercial property available.
Members of the
Board of Directors
President: Laura Bermudo
Personnel Resources
Vice President: Diane Treis Rusk
University of WI-Richland
Treasurer: Shane Stibbe
Richland Center Parks &
Recreation
Board Members:
Lori Brinkley
Amazing Art & Graphics
Frank Hackl
Pre-Paid Legal Services
Sandie Jacquet
Thrifty White Pharmacy
Mike McGee
Michael K. McGee, S.C. Certified Public Accountants.
Laura Melby
Community First Bank
Patrick Metz
Richland County Health and
Human Services
Staff:
Susan Price
Director
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