Jefferson Matters: Main Street is starting its fourth year and the kickoff to its next investment drive.
Program Director Peg Raney says since Jefferson became a Main Street community in 2012, 18 buildings in the downtown area have been rehabilitated; 14 businesses have started, expanded or relocated; and 34 jobs were created. Plus, over $3 million in private funds have been invested into the program.
Raney encourages everyone to help make an investment to see continued growth in the downtown district.
“The first three years in Main Street in Jefferson there was a three-year pledge and we’re finished with that. So now we’re going to kickoff the next three years and we have a lot of wonderful things happening and looking forward to. So we’re hoping that people will make an investment in the community through this.”
Jefferson Matters is dedicated to creating a higher level of public visibility, showcase and promote historic preservation in the district and continuing the transformation toward a vibrant and dynamic district.
Raney points out that there are no memberships and no commitment levels. A pledge card can be found by clicking the link below. Contact Jefferson Matters board members or Raney’s office at 386-3585 for more information. The deadline for investments is by October 30th.