Join Main Street Winter Haven Today!
There are no federal or state grants underwriting the program. Main Street Winter Haven is funded through general memberships, fundraising activities, and a public/private partnership with the City. The success of Main Street Winter Haven, Inc. lies in the fact that it is a local initiative, both organizationally and financially.
Why support your Main Street program
Local Residents/Consumers
- Enhanced marketplace (shopping locally)
- Sense of pride in downtown
- Social/Cultural activities
- Sense of hometown community
- Historical awareness (preservation of architecture and human history)
- Tax dollars stay in the community
- Opportunity to participate/volunteer
- Home values increase
- Quality of life
Property owners
- Increased occupancy rates
- Rent stability and/or increase
- Increased property values
- Reduced vandalism/crime deterrent
- Communication medium with other property owners
- Better image
- New uses
- Quality of life
Business Owners
- Improved image
- Attract and retain employees
- Increased business
- Increased value
- Healthy economy
- Pride
- Better business mix
- Increased traffic/exposure
- Quality of business life
In summary, there are plenty of reasons to become a member, yet they all come down to one: Quality of Life! Memberships are available to anyone who is interested in supporting and strengthening our community through a strong downtown.
To become a Main Street Winter Haven Event Sponsor, please call (863) 295-9422.