About Main St.

Our Mission

Our mission is to improve Lawrenceburg by revitalizing our business district, promoting community attractions and developing the economic tools needed to make downtown the heart of our community.

About Lawrenceburg Main Street, Inc.

Lawrenceburg Main Street, Inc. is a nonprofit organization focused on the growth, appeal and economic vitality of Downtown Lawrenceburg. Established in 2003, LMS has been working to help revitalize the Downtown Lawrenceburg Historic District for nearly twenty years.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Statement

At Lawrenceburg Main Street, our mission is to encourage everyone to live, work, play and invest in our historic river town. An important part of inviting everyone is making sure that our organization is a space in which all members of our team feel welcome and safe. As a public institution, we are always learning how to best serve those in our community, with the understanding that the work involved in changing and growing is never finished.

Lawrenceburg Main Street commits to supporting cultural equity for all persons, regardless of ethnicity, race, color, age, different abilities, religion, marital or parental status, political affiliations or beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or socioeconomic status.E

Meet the Team

Michelle Cone Director Fundraising & Events mcone@downtownlawrenceburg.com

Brittany Bleich Communications Coordinator bbleich@downtownlawrenceburg.com

Gayle Stephens Community Program Coordinator gstephens@downtownlawrenceburg.com

Lawrenceburg Main Street is proud to be an Accredited Main Street Program

Four-Point Approach

As an accredited State & National Main Street Program, our goals and initiatives are structured around the Main Street Four-Point Approach®. This approach represents a unique preservation-based economic development tool that enables communities like Lawrenceburg to revitalize downtown and business districts by leveraging local assets.

The four points represent four specific and adaptable areas of concentration, including: Design, Promotion, Economic Vitality and Organization.

Design: Lawrenceburg Main Street strives to create an inviting, inclusive atmosphere while celebrating historic character and fostering accessible, people-centered public spaces. Initiatives include enhancement grants, parklets, Groom & Bloom, and other beautification efforts.

Promotions: Lawrenceburg Main Street strives to position the downtown district as the center of the community and the hub of economic activity, while creating a positive image that showcases the community’s unique characteristics. We work to improve consumer and investor confidence in the district, and encourage commercial activity and investment. Initiatives include event series, annual events, merchant-based and partnered events, ongoing marketing programs, local and online advertising, shoppers’ incentives, web and social media presence, and other promotional efforts.

Economic Vitality: Lawrenceburg Main Street strives to build a diverse economic base by catalyzing smart, new investment into the Downtown district and a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem. Initiatives include new and existing business grants, a Small Business Boot Camp, and ongoing business assistance programs and efforts.

Organization: Lawrenceburg Main Street strives to build leadership and a strong organizational capacity inclusive of various groups, businesses, individuals and partnerships throughout the community. We seek to encourage and ensure broad community engagement and involvement and to build consensus and cooperation among various stakeholders. Initiatives include serving on and leading various committees in order to execute Downtown improvement and promotional efforts, and developing methods for optimal operations