Van Ness Main Street is looking for volunteers for our Committees: Events/Promotions, Design, and Economic Development.
Events/Promotions
The Events and Promotions Committee organizes and executes activities and special events to showcase Van Ness’s unique businesses and to promote a positive image of our community. Meets monthly, with occasional additional meetings near major events. Some Event Examples: Farmers Market, Barks and Brews, Annual Fundraiser, aLIVE@VN.
Design
The Design Committee explores opportunities and facilitates projects to improve the physical environment. The Committee works to enhance the image of each business, as well as that of the whole area. The Committee also provides design advice to encourage quality improvements to private properties, as well as public spaces. It also focuses on long term development plans, and guides future growth. Meets bi-monthly and Subcommittees meet on non-full Committee meeting months. Recent projects include new lighting for businesses at Albemarle and Conn. Ave., Design Principles Guide, and landscaping at 4340 Conn. Ave.
Economic Development
The Economic Development Committee aims to create a vibrant, diverse and supportive business environment by working to enhance current businesses, while attracting new businesses that will complement the needs and demands of the Van Ness Community. The Committee recently completed the first Van Ness Retail Study. Meets monthly and our Holiday Pop Up Shop at 4340 Conn. Ave.
If you are interested in joining one of these committees, please send us the Committee you would like to serve on and your bio and/or resume to: info@vannessmainstreet.org. If you have questions about a committee, please feel free to call Theresa Cameron, Executive Director at 240-462-9664.
For more information about committee activities, please see our 2017 Annual Report. 2017 Annual Report
