Sykesville Main Street Association, in conjunction with the Town of Sykesville,
follows the National Main Street 4 Point Approach to Downtown Revitalization.

ALL are welcome to become members and join one of our committees!

Please print out and mail or drop off your membership application today! All members receive a Sykesville Main Street poster designed by artist John Kachik and discount coupons to be used at our shops and restaurants.

*Items can be picked up at the Sykesville Town House, 7547 Main Street, Sykesville, MD 21784

Board of Directors: Scott Beck, Stewart Dearie, Fred Gossage and Leo Keenan

 
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MAIN STREET PROGRAM
 
The program strives to strengthen the economic potential of Maryland’s traditional main streets and neighborhoods. Using a competitive process, Main Street Maryland selects communities who have made a commitment to succeed and helps them improve the economy, appearance and image of their traditional downtown business districts. To accomplish Main Street goals, DHCD has partnered with the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s National Main Street Center, which developed the Main Street Four Point Approach for commercial revitalization. Beginning in 2008, Main Street Maryland programs will also incorporate a Fifth Point: Clean, Safe, and Green. This approach emphasizes the importance of working simultaneously in the following areas:

      DESIGN: Enhancing the physical appearance of the commercial district by rehabilitating historic buildings, encouraging supportive new construction, developing sensitive design management systems, and long-term planning

Chair: Stacy Link   Design meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Town House, 7 pm. Currently working on the Town House Park Park project, signage and bridge pedestrian walkway
       
      ORGANIZATION: Building consensus and cooperation among the many groups and individuals who have a role in the revitalization process

Organization meetings are the 4th Wednesday of the month at the Town House, 7 pm.
       
      PROMOTION: Marketing the traditional commercial district's assets to customers, potential investors, new businesses, local citizens and visitors

Chair: John Fitzgerald  Promotion meetings are the 1st Monday of the month at Main Street Coffee and Collectibles (next to Alexandra’s Attic),  7:30 pm. Currently working on new downtown events and holiday décor.
       
      ECONOMIC RESTRUCTURING: Strengthening the district's existing economic base while finding ways to expand it to meet new opportunities and challenges from outlying development

Chair: Lew Dibert Economic meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6:30 pm. Currently working on bringing new business to downtown.