COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The City of Coldwater is considering to apply for a state grant to be designated a Michigan Main Street Community. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation awards Main Street grants that aim to support small local businesses.
Coldwater City Economic Development Assistant Audrey Tappenden discussed the Main Street program during her appearance at this week’s meeting of the Coldwater Noon Rotary Club. Tappenden, along with a downtown building owner and a Tibbits Opera House staff member all attended a day-long seminar on the Main Street approach to development.
She said that next month, there will be a public discussion on the topic and whether Coldwater would want to formally pursue a grant.
Tappenden explained that the presentation will recap the opportunities detailed at the recent seminar. According to Tappenden, it deals with public art and volunteerism as well as fund raising for specific projects such as unique alleyways.
The public meeting on Main Street communities is happening on Thursday November 14 at 5:30 p.m. in the Coldwater City Council chambers at the Henry L. Brown Municipal Building.
