Design Challenge Grant Program


	Main Street Program
	The National Historic Trust developed the Main Street Program in the early 1980s to arrest sprawl and reinvigorate downtown shopping districts. Administered by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development, the program has provided Cheltenham with a portion of the Main Street Manager salary since 1998 and annual funding for the Design Challenge Grant Program, a component of the Commercial District Enhancement Plan. The Main Street Program model includes four committees, which meet once a month. Each focuses on a different element of the economic development approach. The committees work under the direction of the Economic Development Task Force and Main Street Manager, who helps establish the program strategies and coordinates the efforts of all the stakeholders. Help shape the commercial future of the Township by getting involved now. Volunteer for a Main Street committee that sparks your interests and fits your schedule. Contact the Main Street Manager at 215-887-6200, ext. 113, for more details. Marketing and Promotions Committee Chair: Jim Kenney Focus: Special Events, Image-Building, Media Relations Projects: Glenside Street Fair, Business Directory, Publications Meets: Third Wednesday of each month, 6:30PM Location: Won Institute of Graduate Studies, 137 S. Easton Road, Glenside Organization and Development Committee Chair: Drew Sharkey Focus: Funding, Volunteer Recruitment, Partnerships Projects: Business Awards Program, Public Relations Meets: Third Wednesday of each month, 7PM Location: Won Institute of Graduate Studies, 137 S. Easton Road, Glenside Design Committee Chair: Thom Cross Focus: Streetscape Improvements, Facade and Storefront Enhancements, Parking, Planning Projects: Signage Approval, Review Applications for Design Challenge Grant Program Meets: Fourth Thursday of each month, 7PM Location: Township Administration Building, Elkins Park Economic Restructuring Committee Chair: Brad Pransky Focus: Business Retention and Recruitment, Tax Incentives Projects: Business Incubators, Tax Incentives Meets: Second Tuesday of each month, 7:30PM Location: Elkins Park Square Community Room, 8080 Old York Road, Elkins Park