We are an Atlanta Main Street Community! |
East Atlanta Business Association (EABA) has been participating in the Atlanta Main Street (AMS) initiative of the Department of Planning (DCP) since 2019. EABA was awarded the 2022 Cohort which includes a $20,000 grant that supports our new main street coordinator, National Main Street and Georgia Main Street memberships and ongoing training for the organization. Good news update: COA has approved the budget for our Main Street program to continue in 2023! The purpose of the AMS initiative is to align our organization with the four pillars of Main Street in design, organization, promotion and economic vitality. These principles can be seen at work in over 30 Georgia cities including Gainesville, Cartersville, Valdosta, Woodstock, Hapeville, East Point, College Park and many more. EABA’s goal for 2022 is to complete our accreditation with Georgia Main Street. This accreditation will give us access to funding, resources and support for small businesses and preservation of what makes EAV an amazing place to eat, drink, listen to live music, shop, get things fixed and work. As part of Atlanta Main Street, we are required to complete a community visioning by June 30th.This vision will direct our work plan, help identify initiatives, qualify EABA for the next $10,000 installment from DCP and move us one step closer to becoming an accredited Georgia Main Street.
| What do you Want for East Atlanta?
Thank you to all business owners, residents and visitors of EAV for participating in our 2022 Visioning Questionnaire! You have helped us create a VISION that supports the design, organization, promotion and economic vitality of EAV - THANK YOU! With your input, the East Atlanta Main Street program has outlined work plans for 2022/23 with a focus on the following transformation strategies:
What is Your Main Street Coordinator up to? |
