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The first step in the comprehensive revitalization of your downtown comes with membership in the Community Development Finance Authority’s Downtown Resource Center. The Downtown Resource Center provides assistance to communities through education and training, technical assistance, and advocacy on downtown issues. Members have access to the Community Development Finance Authority’s experienced staff, onsite consulting, a network of experts and practitioners, and the latest trends and tools.
Communities interested in being a catalyst for change in their downtowns may join the Downtown Resource Center (DRC) at one of four levels and/or take advantage of a market driven a la carte menu of services. Membership levels are offered at varying participation and fee levels, which allow a community to select a package that best meets their needs on a yearly basis.
Services offered in each membership package, depending on which membership level is chosen, may include all or some of the following service areas: Sustainability, Technical Assistance, Training, Educational Resources, Special Events and Networking, Software, Legislative, Branding and National Affiliation as well as Joint Marketing.
Participants can join at anytime throughout the year. The membership packages and services offered will be evaluated yearly, which will help to determine the membership package for the subsequent year.
The Main Street Membership is the most comprehensive and valuable package offered. For State Fiscal Year 2008 (July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008) it is only offered to currently designated Main Street Communities. Communities participating at this membership level can also take advantage of additional training opportunities that may not be included in the membership package by purchasing, at the lowest discounted rate only offered only to Main Street Members, services from the a la carte menu of services. This is the only membership level that authorizes a community the use of the Main Street trademarked name and New Hampshire Main Street logo.
Click here for PDF version of Main Street Member Benefits
Main Street Membership Package
(available only to currently designated Main Street Communities)
Sustainability Services
- Annual Assessment to determine National Accreditation
–**Two (2) Format Options - New This Year!
- Twenty (20) hours of telephone consultation
- Two (2) 4-hour on-site staff visits covering the topic area of your choice
- One (1) 1-hour phone consultation on crisis communication with Louis Karno Communications & Co.
Technical Assistance
- Eligible to apply for Technical Assistance Grant ($1,000-$3,000)
- Eligible for Main Street Member Rates on a la carte menu of services
Training
- Four (4) Downtown Institutes at Main Street Member Rates
- Downtown 101 Training Series (formerly "Main Street 101) at Main Street Member Rates
- New Manager Orientation
- Scholarship for registration cost to National Main Street Conference
Educational Resources
- Lending Library
- Website Toolbox (look for this password protected access in the Fall of 2007)
- Four Point Files
- Quarterly Enews
- Downtown Promotion Reporter/Downtown Idea Exchange Copies
Special Events and Networking
- Eligible for Downtown Excellence Awards
- Exclusive eligibility for M.S. Community of the Year, Hero of the Year, and Manager of the Year
- Two (2) Manager Meetings
- Annual Leadership Summit (formerly "Board Leadership Meeting")
Software
- Annual Easy Ware Training
- Discounted Easy Ware Software
Legislative
- Advocacy for Historic Preservation, Economic and Community Development initiatives that impact Downtowns
- Email alerts
Branding and National Affiliation
- Membership to National Trust Main Street Center
- Exclusive rights to New Hampshire Main Street Logo/Road Sign Usage
Joint Marketing
- Eligible to participate in joint Main Street marketing promotion
| Value |
$23,396.00 |
| Main Street Membership Cost |
$3,250.00 |
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| Total Savings |
$20,146.00 |
– Values of DTI, Leadership Summit, and Downtown 101 are calculated based on 3 registrations per event.
– Values of Easy Ware Training, New Manager Orientation, and Manager Meetings are calculated based on 1 registration per event.
– Prices valid through June 30, 2008
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The Network Membership is for communities interested in being a catalyst for change in their downtowns. The Network Membership level provides a variety of learning opportunities to stakeholders with a role in the preservation and revitalization of New Hampshire’s historic resources. Communities may or may not have a paid staff member or Board of Directors that guides their activities, but are interested in improving the economic vitality of their downtown. This membership package allows for greater levels of consultation and technical assistance with Downtown Resource Center staff than the Associate Membership. Communities participating at this membership level can also take advantage of additional training opportunities that may not be included in the Network Membership package by purchasing, at a discounted rate only offered to member communities, services from the a la carte menu of services.
Click here for PDF version of Network Member Benefits
Network Membership Package
Technical Assistance
- Ten (10) hours Telephone Consultation
- One (1) 4-hour on site staff visit in the topic area of your choice
- Eligible for Downtown Member Rates on a la carte menu of services
Training
- Four (4) Downtown Institutes - Downtown Member Rates
- Downtown 101 Training Series - Downtown Member Rates
Educational Resources
- Lending Library
- Website Toolbox (look for this password protected access in the Fall of 2007)
- Four Point Files
- Quarterly Enews
- Downtown Promotion Reporter/Downtown Idea Exchange Copies
Special Events and Networking
- Eligible for Downtown Excellence Awards
- Annual Leadership Summit
Software
- Annual Easy Ware Training
- Discounted Easy Ware Software
Legislative
- Advocacy for Historic Preservation, Economic and Community Development initiatives that impact Downtowns
- Email alerts
| Value |
$5,195 |
| Membership Cost |
$1,500 |
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| Total Savings |
$3,695 |
Prices valid through June 30, 2008
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The Associate Membership provides a range of services and assistance to meet a variety of community development and readiness levels. It is for communities that are either just starting a downtown revitalization effort or those that do not wish to become a designated Main Street community at this time. Communities participating at this membership level can also take advantage of additional training opportunities that may not be included in the Associate Membership package by purchasing, at a discounted rate only offered to member communities, services from the a la carte menu of services.
Click here for PDF version of Associate Member Benefits
Associate Membership Package
Technical Assistance
- Five (5) hours Telephone Consultation
- Eligible for Downtown Member Rates on a la carte menu of services
Training
- Four (4) Downtown Institutes - Downtown Member Rates
- Downtown 101 Training Series - Downtown Member Rates
Educational Resources
- Lending Library
- Website Toolbox (look for password protected access to this in the Fall of 2007)
- Four Point Files
- Quarterly Enews
- Downtown Promotion Reporter/Downtown Idea Exchange Copies
Special Events and Networking
- Eligible for Downtown Excellence Awards
- Annual Leadership Summit
Software
- Discounted Easy Ware Software
Legislative
- Advocacy for Historic Preservation, Economic and Community Development initiatives that impact Downtowns
- Email alerts
| Value |
$3,425 |
| Membership Cost |
$750 |
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| Total Savings |
$2,675 |
Prices valid through June 30, 2008
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Non-Members can still take advantage of services provided by the Downtown Resource Center. Communities interested in working to improve their downtowns on a project-by-project basis can purchase training and workshop services from the a la carte menu of services at non-member rates.
Communities interested in joining the Downtown Resource Center can do so online or by contacting CDFA at 603.226.2170 or info@nhcdfa.org.
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