Meet the Main Street Manager:
Krista Dornfried became the program’s first Manager in September of 2010. Krista brings a wide variety of experience as she has worked as an event director, a volunteer and a volunteer coordinator through her experience with nonprofits and service in the AmeriCorps. Krista also brings a valuable education as she has a BA in Urban Geography modified with Studio Art from Dartmouth College and is halfway through the Urban Planning Master’s Program at Eastern Michigan University. “Working with the Hart Main Street Program has been the most exciting, challenging and rewarding job I have ever had! Every day is different and there is always something new to learn. I can truly say I love my Job”
Meet the Main Street Board:
- Nancy Sterk, Board Chair, Hart Community Member
- 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
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
