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OPERATIONS:
sustainability
Also the Development Committee, tasked with furthering our
Mission and Vision, securing operating funds and bringing
attention to all individuals and segments that play a critical role
in creating a downtown that matters.
STAKEHOLDERS
City of Van Wert
Van Wert County
Our 2014 Supporting Partner Campaign resulted in significant
growth of private financial support with 30 new financial
supporters. The Spring Annual Dinner saw our largest
attendance ever, formally welcoming new downtown businesses,
recognizing building rehabs and outstanding volunteer efforts.
MSVW strives to keep our community informed of downtown
improvements & happenings through speaking engagements,
social media, and local newspapers.
2014 SUPPORTING PARTNERS
Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home
Arthur & Jeannette Bauer
Barnhart Furniture Outlet
Bee Gee Realty
Beverly Fuerst
Brittany Hayden
Bruce & Julianne Kennedy
Carcione Law Office
Carol Trice
Charles & Kathy Steele
Chet Straley
Cindy & Mark Hurless
Clair Dudgeon
Collins Fine Foods
Comfort Inn
Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
Cooper Farms – Cooked Meats
Dale & Marcia Davies
Darlene Myers
Dennis & Sharon Cummings
Don Farmer
Eric & Courtney Hurless
F & S Floor Covering
Fettig’s Flowers
First Federal Savings & Loan
First Financial Bank
First United Methodist Church
Gary Corcoran
Gary Showalter
Gibby’s Photo & Shutterbugg
Studio
Impressions Hair & Nail Salon
Ink Again
Jim Covey
John & Amy Ryder
John & Beth Gamble
John & Mary Jo Wilhelm
John Eversman, DDS
Joi & Paul Mergy
Karri Marshall
Kay Okuley
Kay Sluterbeck
Kent McMillen
Kirby Kelly
Koch Law Office
Larry Webb
Linda Stutz
Martha & Louis Balyeat
McCoy’s Flowers
Mel & Arlene Hurless
Mengerink’s Source for Sports
Miller Precision Mfg Industries
MOD Boutique
Nancy Bowen
Nancy Dixon
Once I Was LLC
Open Minded
Paul & Annette Hoverman
Peking Chinese Restaurant
Perkins Financial Services
Pete Weir
R.E. Burley
ReHab Fab
Rhoades Insurance Agency
Rob & Ashley Balyeat
Ruby Seibert
Ruth Duprey
Sharon Blank
Simply Irresistible
Sister’s Bridal Boutique
Stahl Stoller Meyer Insurance
Center
Steve & Denise Frey
Steven & Jennifer Trittschuh
Tammy Reynolds
Thad & Deb Lichtensteiger
Thatcher Insurance Agency
The Bachwell
The Embroidery Coop
The Marsh Foundation
Touches of Time Antiques
Ty Coil – Real Cre8tive
US Bank
Van Wert Area Chamber of
Commerce
Van Wert Bedrooms
2015 Board & Staff
Van Wert County Foundation
Van Wert Manor
Van Wert OSU Community
Development
Vantage Career Center
Walter Poling
Wanda Uncapher
Wassenberg Art Center
Wayne & Mary Kilton
Wilkinson Printing
William Hawk
William Hughes
Wilson Duprey
Young & Yarger Law Office
Eric Hurless, Board Chair
Stahl, Stoller, Meyer Insurance
Mark Verville, Vice Chair
First Financial Bank
Dennis Cummings, Secretary
Ink Again
Andrew Bashore, Treasurer
BRSW, Inc.
Shelly Becker
The Embroidery Coop
Ty Coil
Real Cre8tive
Kirk Dougal
Times Bulletin Media
Don Farmer
Mayor, City of Van Wert
Paul Hoverman
NPAC
Thaison Leaser
Van Wert Federal Bank
Larry Lee
Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
Cindy Leis
City Economic Development
Thad Lichtensteiger
County Commissioner
Susan Munroe
Chamber of Commerce
Tim Slusher
Slusher’s Jewelry
Chet Straley
Straley Realty & Auctioneers
Steve Trittschuh
City Council
Adam A. Ries
Program Manager
Stimulating Growth and Development in Historic Downtown Van Wert
136 E. Main Street | p 419.238.6911 | [email protected] | www.MainStreetVanWert.org
2014
Annual Report
WHY DOWNTOWN
Downtown is the only part of a city that belongs to everyone. It
doesn’t matter where you find your home, downtown is yours too.
Because of this, investing time and dollars into downtown is
improving the community for everyone who lives here.
-Jeff Speck, The Walkable City
OUR MISSION
Serving the community by stimulating economic growth, preserving
the rich historic buildings, and promoting Downtown Van Wert as a
great place to shop, visit, work and live.
DISTRICT
ACTIVITY
Downtown Events & Promotions
Buildings Improved
Supporting Partners
(30 new in 2014)
Volunteer Hours
(1,855 x $22.14)
38
13
2014
REINVESTMENT
STATISTICS
98
1,855
$41,069
New Businesses
Businesses Lost
Net New Businesses
New Residential Units
3
2
1
3
New Jobs
Jobs Lost
Net New Jobs
24
13
11
Facade Improvement
Building Improvements
Total Downtown Reinvestment
156,000
1,112,790
$ 1,268,790
Stimulating Growth and Development in Historic Downtown Van Wert
136 East Main Street | 419.238.6911 | [email protected] | www.MainStreetVanWert.org
DESIGN:
visual experience
WHO IS MAIN STREET?
Main Street Van Wert, Inc. (MSVW) is a Nationally Accredited Main Street Program, and a 501(c)3
organization. We operate by leveraging public & private funds alongside community volunteerism. Our
work each year is focused on revitalization and sustainability of our downtown central business district
through exciting events, building preservation, recruiting businesses to downtown, and growing our
partnerships with existing businesses, other organizations, and community residents.
MSVW and volunteers work to improve the overall visual
experience and function for everyone who visits, shops,
lives or works Downtown We strive to promote & educate
building owners and residents about the important history
and architecture only found downtown.
- Hidden Spaces upper floor building tour
- completed 4 exterior building renderings
- assisted with 3 Design Review applications
- hosted Design Review Board training seminar
- maintaining 18 sidewalk planters
- 36 streetlamp banners & American flags
- expanded Harvest & Christmas decorations
pROGRAM OF WORK
achievements and accomplishments
Following the National Main Street Approach, MSVW sets a
program of work each year in the 4 areas of Design, Operations,
Business Enhancement, and Marketing/Promotions. These
activities are executed by volunteers and staff, making it a true
community effort to keep Downtown vibrant, active, and a
positive reflection of the County and City of Van Wert.
BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT:
assistance & impact
Finding new ways to provide the assistance needed for small
businesses to flourish in Downtown. In 2014, this included
activities to assist existing businsses and the opportunities in
business mix and unoccupied buildings.
-”Retail Minded” magazine e-subscription for retailers
- Social media one-on-one workshops
- Downtown Business Retention & Expansion Visits
-”Welcome” packets for new & prospective businesses
- Partner in hosting Van Wert Entrepreneurship Fair
- Summer ‘I Shop Downtown’ campaign
- Documenting vacant or available buildings
- Weekly district business visits
- Available properties listed on MSVW website
- Downtown Revolving Loan through First Financial Bank
- Business Recruitment visits
- Heritage Ohio Educational Workshops
- CDBG Downtown Revitalization Grant Application
- Ohio Top Opportunities visit
MARKETING/PROMOTIONS:
activity & awareness
Expanding how we advertise everything that makes
downtown unique. In 2014 we hosted new activities and retail
events to generate increased traffic, along with using a
variety of tools and media to widely promote downtown.
-monthly e-newsletter grows to 460 subscribers
-social media reach expanded
-ArtRageous event growth
-Peony Festival weekend increased attendance
-Market on Main 3nd season
-active website with Events, News, Properties
-seasonal retail events - spring, fall, & Christmas
-joint advertising opportunities
-Small Business Saturday increased marketing
-Merchant Committee to increase communication
10
DOWNTOWN
BUSINESS MIX
11
13
6 4 2
119
30
22
21
Stimulating Growth and Development in Historic Downtown Van Wert
136 E. Main Street | p 419.238.6911 | [email protected] | www.MainStreetVanWert.org
DESIGN:
visual experience
WHO IS MAIN STREET?
Main Street Van Wert, Inc. (MSVW) is a Nationally Accredited Main Street Program, and a 501(c)3
organization. We operate by leveraging public & private funds alongside community volunteerism. Our
work each year is focused on revitalization and sustainability of our downtown central business district
through exciting events, building preservation, recruiting businesses to downtown, and growing our
partnerships with existing businesses, other organizations, and community residents.
MSVW and volunteers work to improve the overall visual
experience and function for everyone who visits, shops,
lives or works Downtown We strive to promote & educate
building owners and residents about the important history
and architecture only found downtown.
- Hidden Spaces upper floor building tour
- completed 4 exterior building renderings
- assisted with 3 Design Review applications
- hosted Design Review Board training seminar
- maintaining 18 sidewalk planters
- 36 streetlamp banners & American flags
- expanded Harvest & Christmas decorations
pROGRAM OF WORK
achievements and accomplishments
Following the National Main Street Approach, MSVW sets a
program of work each year in the 4 areas of Design, Operations,
Business Enhancement, and Marketing/Promotions. These
activities are executed by volunteers and staff, making it a true
community effort to keep Downtown vibrant, active, and a
positive reflection of the County and City of Van Wert.
BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT:
assistance & impact
Finding new ways to provide the assistance needed for small
businesses to flourish in Downtown. In 2014, this included
activities to assist existing businsses and the opportunities in
business mix and unoccupied buildings.
-”Retail Minded” magazine e-subscription for retailers
- Social media one-on-one workshops
- Downtown Business Retention & Expansion Visits
-”Welcome” packets for new & prospective businesses
- Partner in hosting Van Wert Entrepreneurship Fair
- Summer ‘I Shop Downtown’ campaign
- Documenting vacant or available buildings
- Weekly district business visits
- Available properties listed on MSVW website
- Downtown Revolving Loan through First Financial Bank
- Business Recruitment visits
- Heritage Ohio Educational Workshops
- CDBG Downtown Revitalization Grant Application
- Ohio Top Opportunities visit
MARKETING/PROMOTIONS:
activity & awareness
Expanding how we advertise everything that makes
downtown unique. In 2014 we hosted new activities and retail
events to generate increased traffic, along with using a
variety of tools and media to widely promote downtown.
-monthly e-newsletter grows to 460 subscribers
-social media reach expanded
-ArtRageous event growth
-Peony Festival weekend increased attendance
-Market on Main 3nd season
-active website with Events, News, Properties
-seasonal retail events - spring, fall, & Christmas
-joint advertising opportunities
-Small Business Saturday increased marketing
-Merchant Committee to increase communication
10
DOWNTOWN
BUSINESS MIX
11
13
6 4 2
119
30
22
21
Stimulating Growth and Development in Historic Downtown Van Wert
136 E. Main Street | p 419.238.6911 | [email protected] | www.MainStreetVanWert.org
OPERATIONS:
sustainability
Also the Development Committee, tasked with furthering our
Mission and Vision, securing operating funds and bringing
attention to all individuals and segments that play a critical role
in creating a downtown that matters.
STAKEHOLDERS
City of Van Wert
Van Wert County
Our 2014 Supporting Partner Campaign resulted in significant
growth of private financial support with 30 new financial
supporters. The Spring Annual Dinner saw our largest
attendance ever, formally welcoming new downtown businesses,
recognizing building rehabs and outstanding volunteer efforts.
MSVW strives to keep our community informed of downtown
improvements & happenings through speaking engagements,
social media, and local newspapers.
2014 SUPPORTING PARTNERS
Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home
Arthur & Jeannette Bauer
Barnhart Furniture Outlet
Bee Gee Realty
Beverly Fuerst
Brittany Hayden
Bruce & Julianne Kennedy
Carcione Law Office
Carol Trice
Charles & Kathy Steele
Chet Straley
Cindy & Mark Hurless
Clair Dudgeon
Collins Fine Foods
Comfort Inn
Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
Cooper Farms – Cooked Meats
Dale & Marcia Davies
Darlene Myers
Dennis & Sharon Cummings
Don Farmer
Eric & Courtney Hurless
F & S Floor Covering
Fettig’s Flowers
First Federal Savings & Loan
First Financial Bank
First United Methodist Church
Gary Corcoran
Gary Showalter
Gibby’s Photo & Shutterbugg
Studio
Impressions Hair & Nail Salon
Ink Again
Jim Covey
John & Amy Ryder
John & Beth Gamble
John & Mary Jo Wilhelm
John Eversman, DDS
Joi & Paul Mergy
Karri Marshall
Kay Okuley
Kay Sluterbeck
Kent McMillen
Kirby Kelly
Koch Law Office
Larry Webb
Linda Stutz
Martha & Louis Balyeat
McCoy’s Flowers
Mel & Arlene Hurless
Mengerink’s Source for Sports
Miller Precision Mfg Industries
MOD Boutique
Nancy Bowen
Nancy Dixon
Once I Was LLC
Open Minded
Paul & Annette Hoverman
Peking Chinese Restaurant
Perkins Financial Services
Pete Weir
R.E. Burley
ReHab Fab
Rhoades Insurance Agency
Rob & Ashley Balyeat
Ruby Seibert
Ruth Duprey
Sharon Blank
Simply Irresistible
Sister’s Bridal Boutique
Stahl Stoller Meyer Insurance
Center
Steve & Denise Frey
Steven & Jennifer Trittschuh
Tammy Reynolds
Thad & Deb Lichtensteiger
Thatcher Insurance Agency
The Bachwell
The Embroidery Coop
The Marsh Foundation
Touches of Time Antiques
Ty Coil – Real Cre8tive
US Bank
Van Wert Area Chamber of
Commerce
Van Wert Bedrooms
2015 Board & Staff
Van Wert County Foundation
Van Wert Manor
Van Wert OSU Community
Development
Vantage Career Center
Walter Poling
Wanda Uncapher
Wassenberg Art Center
Wayne & Mary Kilton
Wilkinson Printing
William Hawk
William Hughes
Wilson Duprey
Young & Yarger Law Office
Eric Hurless, Board Chair
Stahl, Stoller, Meyer Insurance
Mark Verville, Vice Chair
First Financial Bank
Dennis Cummings, Secretary
Ink Again
Andrew Bashore, Treasurer
BRSW, Inc.
Shelly Becker
The Embroidery Coop
Ty Coil
Real Cre8tive
Kirk Dougal
Times Bulletin Media
Don Farmer
Mayor, City of Van Wert
Paul Hoverman
NPAC
Thaison Leaser
Van Wert Federal Bank
Larry Lee
Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
Cindy Leis
City Economic Development
Thad Lichtensteiger
County Commissioner
Susan Munroe
Chamber of Commerce
Tim Slusher
Slusher’s Jewelry
Chet Straley
Straley Realty & Auctioneers
Steve Trittschuh
City Council
Adam A. Ries
Program Manager
Stimulating Growth and Development in Historic Downtown Van Wert
136 E. Main Street | p 419.238.6911 | [email protected] | www.MainStreetVanWert.org
2014
Annual Report
WHY DOWNTOWN
Downtown is the only part of a city that belongs to everyone. It
doesn’t matter where you find your home, downtown is yours too.
Because of this, investing time and dollars into downtown is
improving the community for everyone who lives here.
-Jeff Speck, The Walkable City
OUR MISSION
Serving the community by stimulating economic growth, preserving
the rich historic buildings, and promoting Downtown Van Wert as a
great place to shop, visit, work and live.
DISTRICT
ACTIVITY
Downtown Events & Promotions
Buildings Improved
Supporting Partners
(30 new in 2014)
Volunteer Hours
(1,855 x $22.14)
38
13
2014
REINVESTMENT
STATISTICS
98
1,855
$41,069
New Businesses
Businesses Lost
Net New Businesses
New Residential Units
3
2
1
3
New Jobs
Jobs Lost
Net New Jobs
24
13
11
Facade Improvement
Building Improvements
Total Downtown Reinvestment
156,000
1,112,790
$ 1,268,790
Stimulating Growth and Development in Historic Downtown Van Wert
136 East Main Street | 419.238.6911 | [email protected] | www.MainStreetVanWert.org