2. Agenda 2010 Retreat Goals Objectives Met In Progress Remaining 2010 End-of-Year Report Break 2011 Community Survey Results! How do results impact MSM 2011-12 projects?
3. 2010 Retreat Goals Fund-raising Maximize existing fund-raisers Banners Online donations Board calls on prospective financial partners Community Auction consignment % Board members active on Org. Committee Addition of new major fundraising event gala, silent auction, pub crawl, dine around, talent show Add new elements to existing events
4. 2010 Retreat Goals Board/Volunteer Visibility Attend events & volunteer Added Board Cruise Night in 2010 Visit/patronize downtown businesses 4 downtown biz owners are now on Board! Wear badges/MSM gear at events Volunteer to aid other community groups Santa at Cabin, Two Rivers Century, GSM Fall Fest, troop welcome, Glad Fest, Graffiti Busters, Mariachi Gringo, regular downtown cleanup Feature Board members/volunteers in paper, website, Facebook, events Attend/report at City Council meetings
5. 2010 Retreat Goals Supporting/Promoting Downtown Biz Utilize downtown businesses for meetings Christmas party, Annual Dinner, 2011 Retreat Promote on Facebook, paper Urge friends & neighbors: “Shop Momence” Co-op marketing partnerships among DBO Expanded Awards Program & Buzz B4 Biz, Regional Restaurant Guide Façade Grants: “Paint the Town” “Independents Week” promo Regular retail events > First Fridays Promotion in MSM e-newsletter Branding downtown district
6. 2010 Retreat Goals Cooperation with City & other ED orgs. Enterprise Zone & TIF District Vision, Streetscaping: Downtown Master Plan Downtown Task Force Regular meetings with City officials Parking enforcement New business packet Rental inspections Code enforcement
8. 2010 End-of-Year Report WELCOME! Personal Finanace Whole Kit & Kaboodle Alley Cuts Johnny Angel’s Apothocary Arts Laura Art Upholstery Pet Well Clinic Laura Art Furniture Farewell Smoke Shop Costin, Hammel & Leake
10. Survey Background Collected throughout February 2011 Collected via direct mail, e-mail, Facebook, website, newspaper promo, hand distribution 12 questions Multiple choice Open 158 TOTAL Responses 40% financial partners 14% downtown building/biz owners 41% City of Momence residents 37% area residents
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13. Take a guess … “I am primarily drawn to downtown momence because …” One or more businesses with excellent products or services Important government services (e.g. post office, library, City Hall, etc.) That is where I work. I am committed to strengthening our local business community. Fun community events
15. Take a guess … “One new business or improvement I’d liketo see downtown is…”
16. Top Businesses Suggested #1. Gift/card Shop #2. Hardware Store #3. Bakery #4. Restaurants - unique cafes, high-end, fast food, outdoor dining #5. Florist #6. Gym
17. Top Improvements Suggested #1. General clean-up & improve facades #2. Tear down Plein building #3. Create a broad economic strategy, better utilize river #4. Repair streets, sidewalks, parking lots #5. More community-centered activities
18. Take a guess … ““I do not patronize Downtown Momence businesses as much as I might because…” I shop closer to where I work. I purchase items I need locally but outside of the Downtown district. I shop online. I am dissatisfied with parking. I am dissatisfied with the product selection. I am dissatisfied with the service. I am dissatisfied with the prices. I am concerned about safety. I am concerned about cleanliness.
20. Take a guess … “greatest challenge to downtown momence is …”
21. Greatest Challenges #1 – Poor Image Cleanliness, loitering, building maintenance #2 – Vacancies/Attracting sustainable biz More unique, niche businesses #3 – Competition/Motivating people to “Shop Local” #4 – “Nothing there” perception #5 – Critical Mass, not enough there #6 – Economy Also… Lack of vision, morale, lack of retail, Plein building, parking
22. Final Thoughts How will the overall results of this survey impact our program & 2011-12 work plans? What could MSM do better to meet the many needs of our Downtown District & community? Thank you for attending!
