Downtown Henderson Project

Membership

Business Directory

The DHP prints a downtown directory/walking tour guide listing all membership by type of merchandise or services provided.

Business Recruitment

The DHP has available a recruitment packet which is set out to prospective business recruits.

Federal Tax Credits

Most buildings within the Central Business District are contributing buildings in the Historic District. As part of a registered National Historic District, these properties may be eligible for Federal income tax credits ranging from 10 to 20 percent of their restoration costs. Tax credit information is available in the Downtown Henderson Project office.

Free Design Assistance

The DHP provides individual businesses or property owners with design assistance including paint colors, signs, exterior changes, windows, and awnings specifications. Assistance is provided based on the needs and
budget constraints of the business/property owner overseeing the project. In addition, the Design Committee has compiled technical material complete with slides and a variety of information to assist downtown businesses with building improvements.

Gift Certificates

Downtown Henderson Gift Certificates are the perfect gift for every occasion! Certificates allow the recipient to choose from a wide variety of shops, restaurants or services (see the membership directory), are available in any denomination, and honored by each Henderson business listed on the back of the certificate. Gift Certificates can be purchased at the Downtown Henderson Project office.

Paint Partnership Program

DHP, with the assistance of Henderson Paint & Glass and Pittsburgh Paints, has created a Paint Partnership Program. This program offers exterior paint at a discount to any commercial building in the Central Business District, contributing properties in the three residential Historic Districts, and properties listed individually on the National Register of Historic Places.

Preferred Rate Loan Program

This program is a joint effort between DHP and the local banks to provide for either physical property improvements or business improvements in the Central Business District (i.e. the funding of relocation and/or expansion of a business). This program is intended to fund improvements that will be visible within the community. Loans may be approved for amounts ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. Interest rates will be prime as quoted in the Wall Street Journal at the time of closing.

Property Referral

The DHP maintains a Vacant Building Survey that lists properties for lease or sale within the Central Business District. For specific information go to property available on our Website. Market information concerning city and county demographics is also available at the DHP Office.

Web Listing Linkage

If you are a current member of the DHP and have a web site or E-mail address, your business will be provided a direct link to your site or address in our Web Membership Directory free of charge. To request a link, simply provide the internet address information to the DHP. You can E-mail requests to the DHP.

How to Become a DHP Member

If you are interested in becoming a DHP member, contact Julie Turnipseed or Beth Strawn at 270-827-0016 (Office) of 270-869-4473 (Cell) or email Julie at julie@downtownhenderson.org. Membership rates are as follows: