The heart of Rediscover Martinsville is our volunteer base. Committee work, promotional events, fundraisers, new ideas and support for all we hope for stem from volunteers.

Thanks to all our volunteers! Your efforts have proven that you love Martinsville and give support to the mission and vision. Without you it doesn't happen!

BENEFITS

The health of downtown is at the very heart of the quality of life within a community. A prosperous, attractive downtown business district becomes a visible barometer for the well being of the entire community. The Main Street program includes many benefits.

Protects the existing tax base

The Main Street program protects and enhances private investment in banks, businesses, and commercial property as well as public

investment in streets, sidewalks, water, and sewer lines.

An incubator for new business

A viable downtown offers opportunities and incentives for the new entrepreneur such as lower rent and technical assistance.

Attraction for industrial development

Downtown reflects the overall image a community projects to potential investors. An invigorated downtown makes a very positive statement about the whole community.

Provides a point of focus and stability

A vibrant downtown gives the whole community and region a sense of pride and positive self-image. It serves as an anchor for the community providing stability necessary for economic growth.

Preserves the historical fabric of the community

In a healthy downtown, property owners are more willing to invest in and maintain historic commercial buildings, thereby preserving an important part of the community’s and Indiana’s heritage.

Attracts new businesses, creates jobs, and strengthens service and retail markets

By diversifying the business mix and recruiting new businesses, dollars that would be spent elsewhere are spent locally.