A Brief Timeline
June 4, 2008

The Ellwood City Main Street Project Revitalization, Inc. (ECR) has been busy working with EG&G (the design firm hired to help with the project) on the beginning of the exciting downtown revitalization project.  ECR received its 501c3 designation in January, so donations to the project are tax deductible.

The Revitalization Committee met with Linda Nitch of Lawrence County Industrial Development Corporation and Joanne McBride of the Lawrence County Tourist Promotion Agency on April 15, 2008 to discuss the Ellwood City Revitalization Project.

Linda discussed the possibility of funding sources available to the project and both Linda and Joanne commented on the impact that the race track will have on Ellwood City.  It was discussed that in order for people to be drawn into Ellwood City, a "theme" or "hook" for the draw would be necessary.  People look for "attractions".   Another concern was that our signage needs improved.

Jaret Gibbons invited Dwight Evans, head of PA House of Representatives Appropriations Committee, to speak with ECR, Dom Viccari, and Borough Council on May 20, 2008.  Mr. Evans was impressed with what is taking place here.  The government is a catalyst to spur economic development and grow entrepreneurs or bring in enterprise.  He advised us to stick to it and not give up, to plan a strategy and stick to it. 

Ron Lutz presented us with an example spread sheet that showed daily, monthly, and yearly expense costs for a business and number and amount of sales the example business would need to be profitable.  From this example it helped us see the need to create foot traffic in the downtown.  This information was realistic and practical.  This information could prove very helpful for new businesses.

We had a first glimpse at one of the drawings that will be presented to the ECR board on June 17, 2008.  Adjustments will be made and the public presentation will be sometime in August.

The ECR Board is very busy and very excited with the progress of the project.

Recent News:

ECR Donation List Through June 3, 2008
June 3, 2008

Dress For Success
May 8, 2008

ECR Donation List Through April 1, 2008
April 1, 2008

ECR Student Presentations
March 25, 2008

Recent ECR Photos and News
(source: Ellwood City Ledger)
March 12, 2008

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