TOGETHER WE CREATE!!!
Friends of Downtown
In the past 5 years we have seen more than $14 million reinvested here in our downtown, and we’re not slowing down.
This means we’re making an impact on Downtown Lenoir’s economic prosperity and helping entrepreneurs do what they love – but we’re also contributing to creating a great place to live and visit.
We build partnerships, provide small business grants and assistance, beautify public spaces, produce events and programming, and aggressively market downtown so locals and people throughout the region shop, dine, and spend time here.
Our work directly connects us to thousands of people every year, and we’d like to create opportunities for you to connect with them as well. We offer a variety of events and programs that you can support and we invite you to join us in building a vibrant community together.
A healthy, sustainable revitalization Main Street Program is critical to having a healthy, sustainable downtown. This is the heart of our community and where people come together. This is where employers take prospective employees. This is where students take their families. With our partners, we’ve created a destination and together we are making it better every year.
We appreciate your support in strengthening downtown and look forward to working with you.
Matthew Anthony, Community Engagement Coordinator
Interested in Being a Sponsor?
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Why Become a Friend of Downtown Sponsor?
Whether it was supporting cultural events, beautification projects, or community outreach programs, your partnership ensures your workforce lives in an engaged, vibrant, and thriving community. This increasing their longevity, happiness, and overall well-being.
In 2023, we had more than 75,000+ event attendees and over 578k visits in Downtown Lenoir.
Being a Friend of Downtown Sponsor gives your brand big exposure through the variety of events that occur throughout the year. Which promots your brand to a diverse demographic audience, expanding your marketing strategy.
As a Friend of Downtown Sponsor, not only will your brand receive exposure through events, but also through our partnerships with radio, print media and on Downtown Lenoir’s website and social media pages.
In 2023, we had 105k accumulative website visits. Our Facebook pages reached more that 246k people, and sent out 28k newsletters with an open rate of 43%.
Over the past 5 years we have worked tirelessly and strategically to ensure the continued growth and economic vitality of Downtown Lenoir.
Here is a quick snapshot of the impact your partnership with us had on our Downtown.
DOWNTOWN BY THE NUMBERS:
- $12 Million in private investment
- $2.3 Million in public investment
- 19,600 Volunteer hours ($1/2 million estimated dollar value)
- 237 Jobs (Full-time & Part-time jobs created)
We have also received over 8 NC Department of Commerce Awards.