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Become a Member

As a member of Main Street you are automatically aligned with others who want to preserve the past and influence the future of Monticello. You can belong to Monticello Main Street at one of five different membership levels, starting at just $50. Join us!



Membership to Main Street Includes:

All Member Benefits:

- Listing in the Member Business Directory
- A link to your website with a brief description of your business

- Participation in all Main Street events with no charge for being a vendor fee

- Promote your business through press releases and events

- One year subscription to Main Street newsletter

- Free design assistance from IHPA architects

- Opportunity to be the featured business on Main Street website

- Benefit from holiday decorations and flowers which enhance downtown businesses

- Eligibility to vote for the election of Main Street Board of Directors

- Tax deduction for personal or business income tax returns.

- Opportunity to apply for facade improvement matching grants to improve your business

- An opportunity to have an impact on the future of Historic Downtown Monticello


Benefits to Silver Members:

- All aforementioned benefits

- Great networking and volunteer opportunities

- Assistance with press releases and advertising


Benefits to Gold Members:

- All aforementioned benefits

- Acknowledgement in each Newsletter

- Your name will be displayed on our website, banners, and rackcards for each event as a Program Sponsor

Benefits to Platinum Members:

-All aforementioned benefits

-Membership plaque to be displayed in your business

We invite you to join us!

Membership to Monticello Main Street is open to anyone with an interest in the revitalization in the community.

Who should join and why?

- Municipal Government - benefits with an increased property and sales tax.

- Downtown Property Owners - realize increased occupancy rates, stable rent, and use of under-utilized space.

- Downtown Business Owners - benefit from increased sales, business growth, and expansion.

- Downtown Customers - benefit with more places to shop. The Community benefits by an overall improved economy, employment opportunities, and town pride.

- Business Outside the Downtown Area - benefit from increased visitor traffic to the community, opportunities for cross promotion, and increased business through an overall healthier community.

Volunteer

Even if you are not a member or sponsor, or if you don't have time to serve on a committee, Main Street always needs volunteers. We need your talents, skills and time. We appreciate any time and talent you can contribute. If you don’t have the time to serve on a committee that meets on a regular basis, we’d like to know about things you would be willing to do on an occasional basis. Contact the Main Street office to review our volunteer opportunities and see how you can make a difference in our community.

Sponsor an event

Main Street acknowledges sponsors on our special event promotional materials and signage.

Monticello Main Street
PO Box 392
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-9318
(217) 762-9713 fax
info@monticellomainstreet.org