1. 2019 Williamston main Street Challenge
Program Guidance and application information

2. 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

3. 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

4. Who is eligible? Eligibility Criteria: Legal residents, 18 years +
Independent or Franchise
New Element in an existing location

5. 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 +

6. 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)

7. Learn more Visit: www.envisionwilliamston.com
Search under ”programs” for “Main Street challenge Program”
Download the guidance and application form
Submit to:
Don’t delay! Due date is: Friday, May 24, 5PM