Revitalizing our downtown
It takes teamwork to create a vital downtown.
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Ilinois Main Street
National Trust for Historic Preservation
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
ourtown@mchsi.com
Committees
Design Committee
The Design Committee plays a key role in shaping the physical image of downtown Monticello as a place attractive to shoppers, investors, business owners and visitors. This is accomplished by capitalizing on our best assets, such as historic preservation, a traditional downtown layout and creating an inviting atmosphere through window displays, parking areas, signs, sidewalks, street lights, and landscaping. Its aim is to convey a visual message about what Monticello is and what it has to offer.
Design Committee Members
Chris Corrie, Ted Gill, Karen Gentry, Clarice Jester, Rhonda Killian, Georgia King, June McGregor, Gina Manola, David Monk, Julie Thompson, Sharon Williams
Promotion Committee
The Promotion Committee works to increase public awareness of Monticello's unique characteristics to shoppers, investors, new businesses, and visitors through advertising, retail promotional activity, special events, and marketing campaigns. They also work to promote Monticello's public image both locally and regionally.
Promotion Committee Members
Beth Manuel, Marilyn Barnett, Kathy Calhoun, Donna Carpenter, Renee Fruendt, Karen Gentry, June McGregor, Lynn Manuel, Janet Roy, Lee Winston, Wayne Winston
Business Retention And Development Committee
The Business Retention and Development (BRAD) Committee's job is to strengthen and diversify the economy by retaining businesses and recruiting new business to provide a balanced retail mix. The BRAD committee must develop a thorough understanding of the district's economic condition and its best opportunities, focusing on incremental changes that gradually improve the areas foundation.
Business Retention and Development Committee Members
Nat Rassi, Chris Corrie, Keddy Hutson, Larry Johnson, Brad Mitchell, Tom Reed, Quentin Rund, Don Cruitt.
Organization Committee
The Organization Committee works to ensure that the necessary funding and people are in place to carry out Monticello Main Street's mission. The committee recruits members and volunteers, solicits donations, holds fundraisers, publishes informational brochures, and maintains ties with other community organizations. This committee is also charged with membership retention and organizes the annual membership meeting.
Organization Committee Members
Steve Mitze, Marty Burgin, Vickie Carlton, Carla Crowley, Clarice Jester, Kathy Kral, Pam Kommer, June McGregor, Larry Stoner