The Hart Main Street Program (Selected Level)
is accepting applications for a full-time manager

The manager is responsible for coordinating downtown revitalization activities in this beautiful West Michigan community using the Main Street Four-Point Approach: Design, Promotion, Economic Restructuring and Organization.  Applicants should have education and/or experience in one or more of the following areas:  planning, marketing, economic development, historic preservation, design, grant-writing/administration, non-profit management, public administration, or small business development.  The manager must be entrepreneurial, energetic, well-organized, capable of functioning in an independent environment, and able to work well with others.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.  The salary range is $33,000 to $36,000 depending on qualifications.  Equal Opportunity Employer.  Full application package must be received no later than May 10, 2013 at 5:00 PM.  Submit electronic resume, letter of interest, salary requirements, employment history and three references to: jlundborg@hartpubliclibrary.org.

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2012 Hart Sparks (97)Become a Hart Main Street Volunteer! Whether you are looking for a couple hours a year or a couple hours a week, we have volunteer opportunities for you! Whether your young or old, whether your prefer physical or mental work, we have it all! Now’s your chance to make friends, meet new people, build your resume, give back to your community, and HAVE FUN!
Check out our Volunteer opportunities here  and call us at 231 301-8449 or via email to get started!


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Own a business in downtown Hart? Interested in starting a business in downtown Hart? Check out our updated Business Resources page with information on existing businesses, permits, free services, Main Street Design Services, educational opportunities, grants and more.


12/12/2012 Hart Main Street has received recognition as a nationally accredited Main Street community!


Looking to gain unique exposure at one of Hart Main Street’s many events?  Take a look at our 2013 Annual Sponsorship Opportunities for a list of downtown events including demographic information, sponsorship packages and an a la carte menu.

2013 Sponsorship Opportunities

 


Hart Main Street and the City of Hart Receives $209,120 Grant for downtown Facade Improvements

Through the work of the Hart Main Street Program, the City of Hart has been awarded a $209,120.00 Façade Improvement Grant.  Hart Main Street has been working with downtown property owners since its inception to obtain a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Façade Improvements downtown.

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Interested in opening a business in Hart but not sure if it would make it?  Thinking of expanding your current business but not sure how?  Want to add upper unit living spaces to your downtown property, but you are not sure if anyone would want to live there?  Check out the Executive Summary of the recently completed Downtown Hart Market Study.  This four page summary will share information such as updated demographics, marketing & promoting ideas, information on downtown living and business types that are likely to be successful.  The best part is that all of this information has been collected and presented based on downtown Harts unique target market area.

Download the Downtown Hart Market Study Executive Summary today! If you would like to see the full study click here.


 

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