Being a part of the National Main Street program means that Winsted is privileged to follow a proven 4 Point Approach to revitalization that is being carried out in 1800 communities like ours nationwide. Committees are the backbones of successful Main Street Programs. At Friends of Main Street, we have over 100 volunteers embarking on revitalization through one of these four avenues. The Organization Committee communicates the vision, philosophy and activities of FOMS to the community through membership and partnerships. The Design Committee improves the appearance of downtown Winsted, making it pedestrian friendly and beautiful. This is the group that delivers a clean and beautiful downtown to our residents and visitors. The Promotion Committee markets Winsted to the region, and helps merchants with special promotions for their businesses. This is also the committee that administers the annual Fall Festival, block parties and merchant mixers. The Economic Restructuring Committee strengthens the economic base in Downtown Winsted by assisting merchants with business plans, workshops for improvements, grant applications and more. |