Why Should I Become a Member?

 

Membership Benefits

  • Advocate for Downtown Henderson
  • Low-interest loan pool for purchase or rehabilitation of historic buildings
  • Historical Tax Credits
  • Downtown Henderson Project provides a unified and influential voice on downtown policies, legislative decisions, streetscape issues safety and beautification
  • Design and historic sinage consultations, and assistance with locating funding sources for renovation and facade inprovement
  • Opportunities to be involved on decision making committees that tackle downtown issues related to Design, Economic Development and Promotions
  • Advertise Downtown as a shopping district through radio, TV, newspaper and social media
  • Paint Partnership Program
  • Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Listed on Downtown Henderson Project’s website
  • Membership Networking and Educational Opportunities
  • Downtown Henderson Project gift certificate program at no charge for members
  • Downtown Henderson Project E-Newsletter (monthly publication)
  • Bulk Mailing Permit use for members

 The Main Street Approach:

Promotion ~ Main Street focuses on selling the image and unique characterisitcs to shoppers, investors, visitors and new businesses. An effective promotion strategy forges a positive image of the district through advertising, retail promotional activity, marketing campaigns and special events held in downtown.

Organization ~ Establishes concensus and coorperation by building partnerships among groups that have a stake in the commercial / business district.

Design ~ Getting Main Street into top physical shape. Capitalizing on its best assets – such as historic buildings and traditional downtown layout.

Economic Restructuring ~ This committee focuses on improving the economic climate of downtown. It involves helping existing businesses expand and recruiting new ones for the changing market.

 

Individual Investment Levels:

  • Partner ~ $500 & Above                                        
  • Visionary ~ $250 – $299
  • Downtowner ~ $100 – $249
  • Supporter ~ $50 – $99
  • Individual ~ $25 – $49

Corporate / Business Investment Levels:

  • Cornerstone ~ $5,000
  • Heart of Downtown ~ $2,000
  • Leadership ~ $1,200
  • Patron ~ $600
  • Large Business / Industry ~ $500
  • Small Business / Professional~ $250
  • Organization / Church ~ $150

The Downtown Henderson Project is a 501c3 organization. Donations may be tax – deductible.