Ormond MainStreet is Florida Main Street Program of the Month for August

Ormond Beach Observer
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Ormond MainStreet has been designated the August 2024 Florida MainStreet Program of the Month.

“Over the last 30 years, Ormond Beach Main Street has transformed the community from one known solely for salt, sand, and speed, into a hub for homegrown businesses and pristine parks that honors the city’s rich and diverse history," said Secretary of State Cord Byrd in a press release on Aug. 8.

Florida Main Street is a program administered by the State's Division of Historical Resources, which oversees 55 communities throughout Florida.

Ormond MainStreet, a nonprofit, volunteer-based organization, was established in 1995. Since it's been active, it has overseen the beautification of Granada Boulevard created several major annual events and festivals that attract thousands of residents and visitors, the press release states. It also works closely with the city of Ormond Beach on area redesign projects and supervises the distribution of the city's Building Improvement Grants, through Ormond MainStreet's design committee.

The press release states that Ormond MainStreet has received $107,941,905 in public and private investments and has seen 173 net new businesses open, creating 1,695 net new jobs. A total of 22,471 volunteer hours have been served.

Ormond MainStreet has also been recognized for its rehabilitation of historic properties and installation of public docks at Cassen Park. In July, the organization received Secretary of State Awards for Business Owner of the Year and Board Member of the Year, and its executive director has previously received the city's Award for Civic Engagement for her work with the organization.

“We are immensely proud to celebrate this honor with the entire community,” Executive Director Becky Parker said. “Together, our board of directors, volunteers, staff, local businesses, and civic partners all work tirelessly to make Historic Ormond Beach the beating heart of our town. It is because of their ongoing commitment and collaboration that we can create and maintain a place where people not only want to visit but want to spend their lives and grow their families.”