Meet the Main Street Manager:
Ingrid Pearson:
Hart Main Street Manager Ingrid Pearson came to our program in June, 2013. Ingrid has a background working in both retail and non-profit environments, understanding the needs and goals of both groups, and successfully blending the elements to provide cost effective, profitable solutions in a variety of circumstances. Her Master’s Degree in International Management provided her with a solid grounding in all aspects of business, in addition to immersion in Hispanic culture and language. As a team player, Ingrid’s goal is to foster an atmosphere of cooperation and collaboration, working to meet and exceed the goals of businesses, residents, city government, and non-profit entities alike. Ingrid and her husband purchased a lake home in Oceana County in 2000, summering here until they moved to the area permanently in 2012.
Meet the Main Street Board:
- Nancy Sterk, Board Chair, Retired Director, Mason/Oceana DHS
- Anne Hardy, Vice Chair, Oceana County EDC Executive Director
- Joan LundBorg, Secretary, Hart Area Public Library Director
- Stan Rickard, Treasurer, Hart City Manager
- Doug Springstead, City of Hart Attorney
- Bill Hegg, Downtown Business Owner
- Ron LaPorte, City of Hart Mayor
- Kelcy Smith, Downtown Business Manager, Huntington Bank
- Bruce Vanderhoof, Downtown Business Owner, Choices West/Vintage Rose
- Catalina Burillo, Downtown Resident
Main Street Committees:
Design:
- Downtown Aesthetics
- Façade Improvements
- Historic Preservation
- Streetscape Improvements
Economic Restructuring:
- Business Recruitment, Retention & Expansion
- Provide Business Resources
- Develop Incentive Programs
- Educate Business Owners
Promotion:
- Organize and Host Downtown Events
- Market Main Street Businesses
- Brand Downtown Hart
- Brand Downtown Events
Public Relations:
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Volunteer Appreciation
Learn about current Main Street Committee Projects & how you can get involved –
Learn more about the Michigan Main Street Program and other Michigan Main Street Communities
