Saco Main Street 2018 The Year in Review
Our Mission “Our mission is to grow a vibrant, inviting city by encouraging innovation and economic development. We spearhead collaborative efforts to support businesses and diversify the economy, stimulate tourism and tell Saco’s story.”
2018 Highlights • Flags on Main Street – 3 rd year • Adirondacks on Main Street – 3 rd year • Main Street Maine Unified Web Presence www.MainStreetMaine.org • Over 3,500+ volunteer hours generated • “Come in We’re Open” program • Started The Saco Scoop with over 26,000 visitors to date.
Come in We’re Open
2018 Economic Highlights New Businesses added to our city: • Expressions Boutique, • Lady and The Mench, • The Saco Scoop, • I HOP • Whimsical ME • 2019 additions: Cunningham Prosthetics, Maine Optometry , Ricettas • News stories on NewsCenter Maine, and ABC Channel 8
Holly Star!
Events for 2019 • 2 nd Annual Bark in the Park…A K-9 Celebration – June 1 st 10 am to 2 pm • 49 th Annual Sidewalk Art Festival – June 22 nd 9 am to 4 pm • 3 rd Annual Music in the Park…ing Lot - July 11 th – August 15 th Thursdays • 10 th Annual Classic Car Show – July 27 th 8 – 1 pm • Pumpkin Harvest Festival – October 19 th 11 am to 4 pm • Holiday Festival and Parade of Lights – December 7 th
Positive Look Forward • Economic Collaboration with the City of Saco, The Chamber of Commerce and the Heart of Biddeford • Community Collaboration with Parks and Rec and Age Friendly Saco • New development and businesses in our downtown • Aesthetic Improvements in the Downtown: Public Art Program, improved Christmas lighting, new/improved flower displays • Develop Saco River access for all of the public
Fun in Saco!!!
Fun in Saco!!!
Fun in Saco!!!
Fun in Saco!!!
Saco…It’s Happening!
Thanks to the City of Saco!!!
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