Downtown De Pere Inc
A Main Street Community
 
Downtown De Pere Inc. is a continuation of the Main Street De Pere program which was initiated by citizens and community leaders in June, 1990, making it one of the longest-standing Main Street programs as well as one of the largest in physical footprint.

The Four Point Approach combines to create a well balanced Main Street program: organization, design, economic restructuring (enhancement) and promotion.

Economic (Restructuring) Enhancement

The volunteer committee researches current economic conditions, identifying opportunities for market growth, monitoring and reporting the economic performance.
They work to:
 
  • Strengthen existing businesses, recruit complementary ones, and find new economic uses for buildings
  • Develop financial incentives and capital for building rehabilitations and business development
  • Implement a market strategy that will result in an improved business mix, a stronger tax base, and increased investor confidence

Design

The volunteer committee works to:
 
  • Promote attractive and historically sensitive building improvements
  • Assist with the creation of appropriate private and public signage
  • Work with the community and the City to create and promulgate a thematic approach to the look of the Main Street area
  • Proactive planning with the City and the community toward a long-range vision for the downtown

Promotion

The purpose of promotion is to develop, refine, and market a unified, quality image of the area as a compelling place to shop, live, work, invest, and visit.

Organization

Together, Downtown De Pere Inc. has impacted the heart and soul of our downtown to the tune of over $83 million dollars in improvement during the life of the program. A significant number of new jobs have been created; many new businesses have been attracted; and millions of dollars have been privately invested in the De Pere downtown.