Committee Chair: Kathleen Wick
Email
(W) Kate Wick Design
New London CT 06320
Phone: 860-444-0814; Cell: 860-235-2956
Meeting Time: Fourth Wednesday of the month at 5:30 PM
at the New London Main Street Office
The Design Committee is charged with knowing about and improving the "look" of the downtown Historic Waterfront District in New London. Its work can be as simple as improving street signs or the appearance of our parking lots or as complex as reviewing the restoration or building plans for an entire downtown structure.
The goal of the Design Committee is to make or encourage improvements in the Historic Waterfront District's physical appearance through design education and technical assistance.
Design Reports:
Fall 2010 (Wick)
Spring 2010 (Wick)
Summer 2009 (Wick)
Spring 2009 (Wick)
Fall 2008 (Parsekian)
Design Work Plans:
2011
2009-2010
Committee Chair: Adrian Bordeaux
Email
(W) Cadmarie Salon & Spa
107 State Street, New London CT 06320
Phone: 860-449-8433
Meeting Time: Third Thursday of the month at 5:00 PM
at the New London Main Street Office
The Economic Enhancement Committee works on the nuts and bolts of economic development in the downtown Historic Waterfront District. It analyzes current economic conditions, seeks sources of business funding, seeks to improve economic conditions for existing businesses, recruits new businesses, and generally facilitates new and existing Main Street programs to increase the likelihood they will be beneficial to the economic climate in the district.
The Goal of the Economic Enhancement Committee is to strengthen and broaden the economic base of the downtown through collecting, interpreting, and using market data; strengthening and retaining current businesses; stimulating the adaptive reuse of existing space; and recruiting new businesses into The District.
Economic Enhancement Reports:
Fall 2010 (Parsekian)
Spring 2010 (Parsekian)
Fall 2009 (Messier)
Spring 2009 (Runyan)
Fall 2008 (Runyan)
Economic Enhancement Work Plans:
2009-2010
Committee Chair: Tony Sylvestri
Email
(W) New London Harbour Towers
463 Bank Street, New London CT 06320
Phone: 860-444-6969
Meeting Time: TBD
The Organization Committee works on communication, membership development, and volunteer recruitment, training and recognition. It publishes our newsletter for members three times each year, sends speakers to other groups or organizations in New London, and plans and coordinates our Annual Meeting in May.
The goal of the Organization Committee is to establish a strong Main Street organization that utilizes a growing number of participants in the implementation and funding of the program through internal and external communication and membership development.
Organization Reports:
Fall 2010 (Gibson)
Fall 2009 (Gibson)
Spring 2009 (Gibson)
Fall 2008 (Myler)
Organization Work Plans:
2009-2010
Promotion Coordinator: Tracy Tremblay
Committee Board Representative:Kathy Diaz-Saavedra
Email
(H) New London CT 06320
Meeting Time: Third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 PM
at the New London Main Street Office. Approved schedule of Tuesday quarterly meetings for 2009-2010: November 17, February 16, May 18, August 17
The Promotion Committee seeks to blend the Main Street program into a coherent marketing, advertising, and public relations program for all of the downtown Historic Waterfront District in New London. This process can include sponsoring or holding special events, helping retailers market themselves better, or working with marketing professionals to determine ways to attract new customers for downtown.
The goal of the Promotion Committee is to market the Historic Waterfront District, establish a unified image, and encourage an exciting variety of activities for all members of the community through development of image campaigns, retail events, and festivals; a marketing strategy; and an annual calendar of events.
Promotion Reports:
Fall 2010 (Tremblay)
Spring 2010 (Tremblay)
Fall 2009 (Tremblay)
Spring 2009 (Tremblay)
Fall 2008 (Tremblay)
Promotion Work Plans:
2009-2010
