Main Street Medina Recaps 2012 as Year of Success and Growth
(January 30, 2013- Medina)
Over 65 members and supporters gathered in the lobby of the historic FirstMerit Bank on Public Square on Thursday, January 24th, 2013 for the 2012 Main Street Medina Annual Meeting. The non-profit organization, which focuses on the development and promotion of the 9-block historic district, started the meeting by sharing that Main Street Medina has once again achieved State and National Accreditation with a near-perfect score of 97. Attendees took advantage of the opportunity to socialize and catch up with fellow members, enjoy beverages graciously provided by FirstMerit Bank, and indulge in outstanding tapas selections from Miss Molly’s Tea Room.
Main Street Medina Board Chairman, Ed Wright, reflected on a year of successes, including the increased attention to local businesses and new events on the Square, which attracted new audiences to the community. Mayor Dennis Hanwell commented on the increased partnership and interaction between the City of Medina and Main Street Medina, particularly on historic district beautification and economic development. The board and membership also recognized the over five years of service and dedication of retiring board members, Roger Smalley and Pam Miller who served, committee chairs, funders, and supporters. Both Smalley and Miller, who have served two full terms on the board, were presented with Certificates of Merit and Gratitude on behalf of Main Street Medina by Jeff Siegler, State Main Street Program Coordinator with Heritage Ohio, Inc. The membership accepted the resignation of board member Tom Borror. Borror is the current president of the Medina Kiwanis, and has decided to focus on community service at a larger level. Mr. Borror promised to stay involved in the program through the Kiwanis, particularly assisting with larger events in the district.
The Annual Meeting included the election of new board members, including Monica Carmont (Medina Hospital/Cleveland Clinic), Carole Kowell (Medina County District Library), Maryann Chandler (Brown & Amodio), County Commissioner Stephen Hambley (Representing Medina County), and Paul Becks (Community Design Committee appointee).
Initiatives for 2013 include the addition of a new event on the Square in partnership with Feeding Medina County and the United Way. The event will showcase and highlight social service and non-profit organizations the services they provide to address quality of life issues, hunger and home foreclosure issues, and continuing education. The day will also include a pizza challenge. Event details are still being worked out, but the event is tentatively set for early June. Main Street Medina will once again partner with the City of Medina on the holiday lighting initiative, and hopes to increase the amount of lights in the historic district, particularly by expanding the lights down South Court Street, and the other laterals that feed the District. The City of Medina, Main Street Medina, and notable private developers are also partnering on several development projects within and adjacent to the Historic District, including the renovations of the historic Farmers’Exchange Building into retail space on the main floor with loft apartments on the upper floors. They are also pursuing several leads for the Bennett Lumber site on E. Smith Road.
For more information on Main Street Medina and its goals and programs, please visit www.mainstreetmedina.com.
(January 30, 2013- Medina)
Over 65 members and supporters gathered in the lobby of the historic FirstMerit Bank on Public Square on Thursday, January 24th, 2013 for the 2012 Main Street Medina Annual Meeting. The non-profit organization, which focuses on the development and promotion of the 9-block historic district, started the meeting by sharing that Main Street Medina has once again achieved State and National Accreditation with a near-perfect score of 97. Attendees took advantage of the opportunity to socialize and catch up with fellow members, enjoy beverages graciously provided by FirstMerit Bank, and indulge in outstanding tapas selections from Miss Molly’s Tea Room.
Main Street Medina Board Chairman, Ed Wright, reflected on a year of successes, including the increased attention to local businesses and new events on the Square, which attracted new audiences to the community. Mayor Dennis Hanwell commented on the increased partnership and interaction between the City of Medina and Main Street Medina, particularly on historic district beautification and economic development. The board and membership also recognized the over five years of service and dedication of retiring board members, Roger Smalley and Pam Miller who served, committee chairs, funders, and supporters. Both Smalley and Miller, who have served two full terms on the board, were presented with Certificates of Merit and Gratitude on behalf of Main Street Medina by Jeff Siegler, State Main Street Program Coordinator with Heritage Ohio, Inc. The membership accepted the resignation of board member Tom Borror. Borror is the current president of the Medina Kiwanis, and has decided to focus on community service at a larger level. Mr. Borror promised to stay involved in the program through the Kiwanis, particularly assisting with larger events in the district.
The Annual Meeting included the election of new board members, including Monica Carmont (Medina Hospital/Cleveland Clinic), Carole Kowell (Medina County District Library), Maryann Chandler (Brown & Amodio), County Commissioner Stephen Hambley (Representing Medina County), and Paul Becks (Community Design Committee appointee).
Initiatives for 2013 include the addition of a new event on the Square in partnership with Feeding Medina County and the United Way. The event will showcase and highlight social service and non-profit organizations the services they provide to address quality of life issues, hunger and home foreclosure issues, and continuing education. The day will also include a pizza challenge. Event details are still being worked out, but the event is tentatively set for early June. Main Street Medina will once again partner with the City of Medina on the holiday lighting initiative, and hopes to increase the amount of lights in the historic district, particularly by expanding the lights down South Court Street, and the other laterals that feed the District. The City of Medina, Main Street Medina, and notable private developers are also partnering on several development projects within and adjacent to the Historic District, including the renovations of the historic Farmers’Exchange Building into retail space on the main floor with loft apartments on the upper floors. They are also pursuing several leads for the Bennett Lumber site on E. Smith Road.
For more information on Main Street Medina and its goals and programs, please visit www.mainstreetmedina.com.
