NEW LEADERS TO JOIN BOARD IN 2025

In January 2025, Marietta Main Street will yet again welcome one of the largest groups of Board of Directors to lead the organization; 15 voting board members will join alongside 6 ex-officio community leaders to form a team of 21 qualified, passionate individuals charged with governing Marietta’s 501c3 downtown revitalization organization.

The Marietta Main Street Board of Directors leads the way in supporting eight committees, each housing a series of programs, events, and initiatives vital to the Main Street mission. This leadership is set on the foundation of national accreditation, achieved annually, via Main Street America and Heritage Ohio.

Together, the Main Street Board of Directors works diligently to progress our goals for community and economic development downtown even further. Through collaboration with local stakeholders, a love for Marietta, and an investment of their time, talent, and treasure, the Main Street Board of Directors sets the strategic direction for the organization and our downtown community.

Heather Miller - Building Bridges to Careers (BB2C)

Heather Miller, Communications and Engagement Coordinator at Building Bridges to Careers (BB2C), is excited to return to the Marietta Main Street organization.

“I’m am excited about the opportunity to serve on the Marietta Main Street Board again,” said Miller. “Restore Marietta (before it became Marietta Main Street) was one of the first boards I joined when I moved to Marietta in 2012 and it has evolved so much since then. The opportunity to work with great people to support and uplift our community together is something that I will never take for granted. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

 

Kaitlin Streator - Peoples Bank Theatre

Kaitlin Streator, Marketing Director at Peoples Bank Theatre, looks forward to serving on the Marietta Main Street Board of Directors.

“I am honored and excited to join this board that is full of people who are also eager to carry out Main Street’s mission of preserving and enhancing downtown,” Kaitlin said. “I absolutely adore Marietta and am excited for what Main Street has in store for this special town in 2025 and beyond!”

 

Aaron Whited - First City Records

Aaron Whited, owner of First City Records, will bring his love of downtown and energy to the Board of Directors.

“I love downtown Marietta!  When I was in high school, this is where I would hang out and dream about having a business,” said Whited. “I’m excited to share my ideas to make downtown even more fun for the future generations and help create new ways we can give back to our  community.” 

Marietta Main Street's Annual Celebration

Once a year, we take time to uplift and celebrate area leaders, volunteers, business owners, and property owners who have positively contributed to downtown Marietta. We invite folks from across the Marietta community to nominate individuals, groups, and/or businesses who they feel are worthy of this year's award categories.

The top three nominees in most categories will be celebrated and the award winners will be recognized during our Annual Celebration, our spin on an annual meeting, being held Thursday, October 24th starting at 5:30pm at the Adelphia Music Hall in downtown Marietta, Ohio.

MAIN STREET AWARD CATEGORIES

  • Building Improvement Award To be awarded to a building/business owner with the most improved façade or strongest building development project in 2023-2024.

  • Outstanding Collaboration Award To be awarded to the event/project that showcased a strong collaboration of local organizations to make a positive impact on downtown Marietta, Ohio in 2023-2024.

  • Overachiever of the Year Award To be awarded to an individual who has gone above and beyond in championing the Main Street mission in both revitalizing downtown and of preserving and enhancing our downtown for all to enjoy in 2023-2024.

  • Community Builder Award To be awarded to an individual who has facilitated the development of our downtown community and unified people for the betterment of Marietta, Ohio.

  • Volunteer of the Year Award - Individual To be awarded to an individual who has volunteered their time and talents to support downtown Marietta and/or nonprofit organizations that call downtown Marietta their home.

  • Volunteer of the Year Award - Group To be awarded to a group who has volunteered their time and talents to support downtown Marietta and/or nonprofit organizations that call downtown Marietta their home.

  • Main Street Award Categories - Just for “Downtowner” Nominations

  • Best Neighbor Award To be awarded to a downtown neighbor (business owner, property owner, employee, etc.) who is always willing to offer a helping hand to fellow "downtowners"

First Friday Art Walks: July and August

During July and August First Friday the community will be invited to Butler Street between Front and Second Street to visit up to 20 local artist and maker tents.

Ahead of each First Friday event, a list of artists and makers will be shared with the public within the First Friday promotional materials. Stay tuned for a list of artists and makers the week leading up to each First Friday downtown throughout the summer!

ARE YOU AN ARTIST OR MAKER?

WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO SET UP DURING OUR SUMMER FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS!

Only 20 artists and/or makers are able to participate per each First Friday event.

Guidelines for Participation

  • Artists Village is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on each First Friday and is located on the 200 block of Butler Street. Road closure signs will create a barricade for the street closure during each event.

  • Set up for each event is between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.

  • Artists and/or makers are required to provide a tent and all of their own materials, including tables, merchandise, etc. Chairs, tables, and tents will not be provided.

  • Participation is first come, first served. Only 20 spaces are available per First Friday.

  • Artists and/or makers may occupy a 10’ x 10’ space.

  • The artist and/or maker fee is $40 per First Friday event.