From the Director’s Desk
Volunteers Are the Heartbeat of Downtown
As we move toward the end of 2007, we offer our thanks to the countless
volunteers who make downtown a better place to shop, dine,
work and play. Just take a moment to think of all the
cultural activities which happen downtown – ballet,
performances at the Grand and Legion theatres, tours of the
Booth Western Art Museum, activities sponsored by the
History Center, and the list goes on. All are made possible
through the efforts of volunteers to lead tours, direct
visitors, teach dancers, prompt actors, and paint stage
scenes.
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“Volunteerism is an enormous economic force,
yet it is never mentioned in business school
or in economic departments.”
Walter Hoadley
former Chief Economist for the
Bank of America |
Cartersville Downtown Development Authority
Board of Directors 2007
Board Chair:
Harry Finchum, Wall Street Cigar Co.
Vice Chair:
Position open
Secretary/Treasurer: Ben Hamrick, Wachovia Bank
Design Chair:
Susan Howard, Landscape Architect
This committee reviews applications for Façade & Sign Grants
Under the Business Improvement District tax, and works to
improve the overall look of downtown.
Economic Development Chair: position open
Assists new businesses and project groups, recruits businesses as
needed, and works to develop the master plan for downtown
development. Administers development grants and low interest
loans for downtown properties.
Outreach Chair: Ginger
Garrard, Church Street Tea Garden
Outreach projects include: First Thursday Merchant Coffees at
Rotating locations, Spring and Fall “Best Bloomin’ Pot” planter
contests, decorated window contests, group advertising
opportunities, and newsletter.
Promotions Chair: Billy Archer, Booth Western Museum
Events include the Summer Concert Series May to August,
Tri-County Cruizers Car Shows April to October, and holiday
Activities to promote downtown shopping and dining.
Board member: Lynn Quick,
Professional Accounting Services & Jittery Joe’s
Coffee Shop.
Thanks to all of the outstanding volunteers of Downtown Cartersville.
Liz Hood
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