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Main Street board reviews fundraising programs and a proposed summer music series as replacement fundraiser
Summary
The Main Street coordinator reviewed current fundraising revenue streams, proposed changes to souvenir products, and presented a proposal for a summer music series — intended as a potential replacement for the retired Whiskey & Wine Swirl event — that would generate ticket, concession and sponsorship revenue.
At the Main Street Advisory Board meeting Mary Anne reviewed the group’s existing fundraising activities and a written proposal for a summer music series to raise funds for downtown beautification.
Mary Anne said the Main Street fund is earmarked for beautification and that current retail fundraisers include sales of mason jars through the visitor center and an annual Christmas ornament. “With those two things, I think we only netted, like, $850 this year,” she said, summarizing the recent financial return on those items.
She told the board that the long‑running Whiskey & Wine Swirl event was retired last year because organizing it had become…
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