TIM PRATT
The city of Starkville could soon become a Mississippi Main Street community, which would give the city additional tools to promote economic development downtown.
The Starkville Visitors & Convention Council, a member agency of the Greater Starkville Development Partner-ship, committed funds last week in their monthly advisory board meeting for staffing and association dues to move forward with Starkville’s application process to become a Mississippi Main Street Association community.
The Starkville Downtown Business Association voted Monday to amend their by-laws to transfer duties to Starkville Main Street under the GSDP, effective Sunday, pending approval by the Mississippi Main Street Association.
“The CVB board felt that pursuing Main Street designation was a prudent use of funds to further enhance our community for visitors and residents alike,” said VCC advisory board chair Michelle Jones.
Mississippi Main Street Association is a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Mississippi Development Authority. The mission of the Mississippi Main Street Association is to provide leadership, guidance and counsel to Mississippi Main Street communities through organization, promotion, design and economic development to make Mississippi cities and towns better places to work, live and play.
Jennifer Gregory, GSDP vice president for tourism development, will take on the additional role of Starkville Main Street manager, and Robyn Cain, GSDP administrative assistant, will transfer into a new role as Starkville Main Street program coordinator, all effective Sunday.
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