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DDA director reports 55 volunteers, flags McKenna consulting review and Main Street opportunities
Summary
Director Doug told the board there were about 55 volunteers in July, summarized work on the master plan and marketing survey, and highlighted consulting work by McKenna and potential Main Street funding programs that could deliver grants to local businesses.
Director Doug reported that approximately 55 volunteers participated across July committee meetings and events and summarized recent work on the village master plan and marketing survey. He said the McKenna consulting contract covers an economic plan, marketing plan and master plan updates, and he signaled the board should review that contract to ensure it meets DDA goals.
"The contract was pertaining to the economic, plan and the marketing plan establishment along with, updating the master plan," Doug said. He also referenced a Match on Main opportunity, saying the program could make businesses eligible for awards "up to 25 k" in some tiers, and suggested the board and committees continue to engage with the consultant and committee reports to track progress.
