Objectives for 2015

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A few of Germantown United CDC’s objectives for 2015:

  • Launch Storefront Activation Program, that matches Germantown artists to create window displays in vacant storefronts on the corridors
  • Host the fourth Maplewood Mall Street Festival in May 2015
  • Continue Street tree planting effort beyond the Unit and 100 blocks of Cheltne Avenue, and the 5600 block of Germantown Avenue
  • Implement the online business directory for Germantown businesses
  • Promote Historic Germantown’s Second Saturday program with additional marketing materials, events and cross-promotion of historic sites with restaurants and shops
  • Expand the Business Info Sessions from quarterly to bi-monthly; increase awareness, attendance and participation of Germantown businesses in the meetings
  • Implement at least 5 facade improvements through the City Commerce Department’s Storefront Improvement Program
  • Continue partnership with Germantown organizations and the City Planning Commission to seek resources for a comprehensive neighborhood plan for Germantown
  • Start creating an independent and steady revenue stream to assure organizational sustainability
  • Create radio programming for the Low Power FM (LPFM) radio station in partnership with G-town Radio and the Germantown Life Enrichment Center
  • Become a Kiva Zip loan sponsor to a Germantown Business