MSM Organization
Our Mission: To lead the effort for historic preservation, sustainability, and development of the Historic and South Town Districts as the heart of the community.
Our Vision: Be Ohio’s premier small-town destination.
Our Transformation Strategy: BALANCE
3 Year Strategic Goals (Year 1):
MSM 2025 Committee Work Plans
Promotions: Ali Burmeister (Chair), 1st Wednesdays, 8:30am, Sully’s
Our Mission: To lead the effort for historic preservation, sustainability, and development of the Historic and South Town Districts as the heart of the community.
Our Vision: Be Ohio’s premier small-town destination.
Our Transformation Strategy: BALANCE
3 Year Strategic Goals (Year 1):
- Raise Awareness and Community Impact of Our Mission
Develop a marketing campaign to improve Main Street Medina’s awareness in the community; drive memberships and volunteerism; increase partnerships with key organizations; and promote Medina as a premier visitor destination using outsourced support. - Diversify Funding Sources and Improve Efficiencies
Develop funding and investment strategies to sustain and advance the organization; evaluate cost/benefits of activities; and outsource fundraising to balance staff time and work plan goals. - Support Committees and Work Plan Goals
Continue physical improvements of the Historic and South Town Districts; attract visitors through signature events, promotions and partnership activities; and support businesses and attract business investment within the MSM Footprint. - Target South Town as an Arts & Entertainment District
Advance the South Town Design Plan and communicate its vision and connection to City’s Comprehensive Plan; secure investments for development; and enhance the visitor experience.
MSM 2025 Committee Work Plans
Promotions: Ali Burmeister (Chair), 1st Wednesdays, 8:30am, Sully’s
- Signature Events
- Passport Promotions
- Marketing to Visitors
- Memberships/Volunteers
- Fundraising Activities
- Awareness of MSM
- Business Support and Sustainability
- New Business Attraction and Support
- Development Advocacy
- Historic District Preservation
- South Town Design
- Visitor Enhancements
StaffGeorge Sam
Executive Director [email protected] 330-722-6186 Angela Mansier Events Director [email protected] 330-722-6186 If you are interested becoming a sponsor or vendor at any of our events please contact: [email protected] 330-722-6186 |
2025 BoardExecutive Officers
Brad Root
Root Candle Co. Chairperson Amy Busby Medina City Schools Vice Chairperson Ali Burmeister Sully's Irish Pub Secretary Becky Molnar Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital Treasurer Board of Directors
Flavio Bortolotto
Sandridge Crafted Foods Sam Custer Sam Custer State Farm Andrew Dutton Community Development Director, City of Medina Steve Hambley Medina County Commissioner Matt Liegl Visual Marking Systems Jayne Miller Welty Development Michelle Nichols Community Design Center Lisa Reau Autonomy Capital Tracey Ruffin Howden Easton Saltsman Critchfield, Critchfield, & Johnston Andrew Schuler Corrigan-Krause Christine Sheerer Retired Optometrist |
Ex Officio BoardJake Emling
Medina Square Farmers Market Root 42 Harvests Kevin Hutchinson Advanced Powertech Inc. Kimberly Marshall Economic Development Director, City of Medina Kevin Rych Huntington Bank CommitteesPROMOTIONS
Ali Burmeister-Chair DESIGN Roger Smalley-Chair ECONOMIC VITALITY Sam Custer-Chair ORGANIZATION Christine Sheerer-Chair |
