2019 Williamston main Street Challenge Program Guidance and application information
What is the Main Street Challenge? Main Street Challenge is: Entrepreneurial start-up competition Designed to generate added retail occupancy in Downtown, historic Williamston Funded by Innovate Anderson and the Town of Williamston Administered by Envision Williamston, a nonprofit organization
What Will it do? Benefits of the program: There will be up to two individual awards Each winner will receive up to $10,000 Assistance with Business plan development Other In-Kind Assistance
Who is eligible? Eligibility Criteria: Legal residents, 18 years + Independent or Franchise New Element in an existing location
Why Williamston? Market Potential: Averaging 3-12 Businesses per year Enhanced streetscapes and historic Mineral spring park Residential growth More than 20 Annual events marketed at the regional level Local government and private reinvestment $3M +
What types of businesses? Priority businesses: Fresh market or grocery store Food and dining Coffee, Bakery, or ice cream parlor Gift shops or day spa Sporting goods Activity center (Bowling, Min. Golf, Skating, Crafts)
Learn more Visit: www.envisionwilliamston.com Search under ”programs” for “Main Street challenge Program” Download the guidance and application form Submit to: sonyacew@gmail.com Don’t delay! Due date is: Friday, May 24, 2019 @ 5PM