The mission of the Downtown Revitalization and Historic Committee is to design, develop and promote our downtown as the business, cultural and social center of Mount Holly.  Throughout its work and deliberations, this committee will apply the Foundation’s three driving values: strong city image, quality of life and economic development.

It is hard to believe that half of 2008 is over.  We have accomplished some projects and goals so far but have a lot yet to do.  

Here is what we have been up to:

In January, a team of 5 Board members along with a few City Council members and city staff attended the Main Street USA conference in Rocky Mount. We learned a lot about how to revitalize our town, spur economic development and tourism.  Working alongside our city in collaboration on these efforts will be the key to success.

The Facade Committee  has not received a grant application yet this year but should receive our first for the year soon.  Please feel free to contact Ann at ajdanzi@earthlink.net if you have any questions or have an application to submit.  If you know any businesses that may be interested, please send them our way.

 The Arts Committee held their second annual Photo Contest:  “Spring in the Life of Mount Holly” in April.  Winners were announced at a reception on May 1st.  The photos were on display at the Gaston County Visitor Center during the month of June.   A new event was held during Springfest this year called the Youth Art Zone.  Free art projects were available for the children and youth during Springfest.  This was a great success with over 45 children participating.  If you are interested in joining the Arts Committee please contact Ruth Neely at rhneely@duke-energy.com.

The events committee chaired by Donna Ledoux helped the Springfest & 5K Run committees have successful events again this spring.  The committee is now busy trying to plan the Harvest Festival in October.  If you would like to help with the planning and implementation of the Harvest Festival, please contact Donna at dledouxnc@bellsouth.net.

As you can see we have pulled off some great events so far this year but we have a very ambitious and exciting schedule for the rest of 2008 and we need your help.  Not sure which Committee to join or want more information on the Downtown Revitalization Committee, please contact Wendy Foster at 704-822-6642 or email: wendyfoster@carolina.rr.com.