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Ripley was selected as
a Main Street Community in July 1998. As a designated Main
Street community Ripley receives:
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Needed Assessments
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Program Manager,
Board and Volunteer training
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Progress Meetings
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State and Regional
assistance and support
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Listing in the
national Main Street Network Membership Directory
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Linkage to
hundreds of other Main Street communities
Main Street Ripley is
a nonprofit organization with a 501(c)(3) status. Your
donations may be tax deductible.
Main Street Ripley
is entirely volunteer-driven. If you would like to participate,
we will find a place for you that will be very satisfying.
Without the good spirit of volunteerism, this program could not
exist.
Our city has a great
deal to offer as a hometown community. Through your
participation, you will gain an active voice in decisions that will
make a difference in your community.
| Downtown
Revitalization -- Everyone Wins |
Local
Residents and Consumers Benefit
 Better
selection of merchandise
Less
travel
More
pride and community Spirit
Increased
tax dollars within the community |
Property
Owners Benefit
Improved
Occupancy rates
Better
rent stability
Reduced
crime and vandalism
Tax
credits
Better
image
New
uses of Property |
Retail
Business Owners Benefit
Increased
Sales
Improved
Image
Enhanced
Community Pride
United
promotional opportunities |
City
Government Benefits
Increased
tax base
More
tourism
Increased
number of jobs
Improved
relations between city and private sector |
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