HAVRE, Mont. (NMB) – The City of Havre has partnered with the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce and Bear Paw Development to begin the process of having Havre recognized as a Montana Main Street Affiliate Community. A press release says the program helps communities strengthen and preserve their historic downtown commercial districts by focusing on economic development, urban revitalization, and historic preservation through long-range planning, organization, design and promotion. The program also offers technical assistance and expertise to member communities and awards competitive grant funding.
The first step is gauging interest from downtown businesses and property owners. The next step involves bringing together a wide range of participants.
The outcome of a Main Street Plan will include everyone working toward the same goal, rekindling community pride and a positive image, keeping downtown in top physical shape, and having a downtown with a balanced commercial mix for today’s consumer.
They will be holding a meeting for stakeholders on Monday, July 8th at 2 PM in City Hall.
