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HomeMy WebLinkAbout061223 It's Main Street Week!________________________________ ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. ________________________________ View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/9ed9d939a057/its-main-street-week?e=19a6aabdc6> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/d6bf9a15-f450-dba8-ec5f-0cdf19e385ee.gif> It's Main Street Week! June 12th - 16th, 2023 Main Street Week is a celebration of the more than 70 towns and cities in the Washington State Main Street Program network. Through their efforts to create welcoming public spaces and preserve historic character, bolster small businesses, and bring people together downtown, these Main Street organizations truly embody the heart and spirit of their communities. Who started the Main Street movement nationally? <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/c5406195-94bc-4411-dc00-c5e2a3402739.png> Meet the Port Townsend Main Street Program Staff <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/a4063515-59ca-cbdf-987b-b2d79a45daa5.png> Executive Director Mari Mullen has been promoting Port Townsend's Historic Districts for 25 years and counting! What is the Main Street movement? <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/a2d976ac-6f61-8826-d8c7-b030c1238b0a.png> What impact does the Main Street movement have on communities? <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/8eac885f-aea3-1fdc-ec58-b9218b4ae663.png> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/355f7493-35b9-3399-19f9-d1813f7af798.png> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/312ed90b-bb4e-9396-9a9c-e0c52b7bb728.jpg> Did you know the Port Townsend Main Street Program... * Coordinates 25+ events a year that bring business to our historic districts * Cares for the Adam Street Park, downtown Rain Gardens, and hanging flower baskets * Offers micro-loan programs and historic preservation loans to help small businesses thrive * Coordinates the Creative District efforts to promote a year-round economy for local artisans * Raised funds through grants and donations to add lighting to Tyler Plaza * Collaborated with community partners to create the Hidden Histories signage project <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/45eafcc5-bfa3-3ccd-9f7f-046008b98b74.jpg> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/4200f56c-96db-af81-73ac-3c9de4dea191.jpg> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/f652779a-e5ea-a40d-0b18-ecbe0d034b41.jpg> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/2d9844e4-a6ca-8c8b-1db6-c9d34b43a519.jpg> Main Street Beginnings <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/133490b0-116e-4b7b-90c2-e651c1da7789.png> Did you know... Port Townsend Main Street Program is one of 70 accredited Main Street Programs in Washington State. In fact PT Main Street was one of the first pilot programs in the State of Washington in 1985. Learn more about what the Port Townsend Main Street Program does at https://ptmainstreet.org/ <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=95aab90a7c&e=19a6aa bdc6> . <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/5542b900-fffc-3940-420d-a0972e052e1c.jpg> Why are our local Main Street Communities so important to us? We believe our main streets are the heart of our communities--a place we meet friends, break bread together, and do business with local owners. Hear from local leaders in our Washington State Main Street network about why they believe these places are the heart of our state. Help us celebrate Main Street week by patronizing your favorite businesses or share your favorite Main Street memories from one of our many events. Tell us why Port Townsend is important to you. * Where is your favorite place to take your visitors? * Where is your favorite place to shop for a gift? * What is your favorite restaurant? * Where is your favorite place to meet friends? Feel free to tag us@ptmainstreet and your favorites on social media! <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/f1d58f2e-7c81-9613-dd3d-f89a6bfa6613.jpg> Want to get involved with Main Street? The Port Townsend Main Street Program has several ways you can help out and get involved with our amazing community. Volunteer - The Port Townsend Main Street Program coordinates 25+ events each year. Visit our website <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=d4381c213b& e=19a6aabdc6> to see all of our volunteer opportunities. Become a Member - Your membership supports an award-winning program dedicated to the prosperity of the historic districts which contributes to Port Townsend's desirability as a place to live, visit and do business. CLICK HERE <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=e7bee0d235&e=19a6aabdc6> to become a member! Make a Donation - If you are a community member but not a business owner, we appreciate your partnership as well! Every gift helps our organization to do valuable work to make improvements to the Historic Downtown and Uptown Port Townsend. The Port Townsend Main Street Program is a 501c3 nonprofit and your donation is tax deductible. CLICK HERE <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage. com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=62dd27bbf1&e=19a6aabdc6> to make a donation! <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/4189bc67-cdad-acc6-bd76-9ee91ffd4d4c.jpg> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/ca96a6c8-2b5d-284d-a467-e58be76ea459.jpg> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/651af60b-235c-d3dd-1d10-ed26a7bf33f6.jpg> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/b8e4821e-b68e-7516-0d00-5514f73151e8.jpg> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/ba08e80b-d37d-d261-0ba0-a537986db316.jpg> <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/_compresseds/81bd9d8b-c270-baac-372a-8f19bffcb4ba.jpg> Our mission is to preserve, promote and enhance the historic business districts. <https://mcusercontent.com/72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517/images/f7f549ba-483e-d4e2-2747-178daf76728d.png> <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=86e8b31898&e=19a6aabdc6> <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=003d7d6fbe&e=19a6aabdc6> <https://ptmainstreet.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72d728eac0a891fc7cdd75517&id=ff4ee5d15d&e=19a6aabdc6> Copyright © 2023 *Port Townsend Main Street Program*, All rights reserved. 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