Be a Supporter

Main Street Amherst offers benefits that may help energize your business through cooperative advertising, free workshops and classes, and the comfort of knowing that there is a local organization available to address problems and to see that the needs of our business people are met. Supporters receive all the benefits of a vibrant, busy downtown, with increased property values, full occupancy of buildings, access to grants and special funds for building improvements, and a brighter future for the community.

Supporters may serve as board members and/or committee members. They may also vote for board members and officers.

Supporter Tiers

Main Street Amherst supporters may choose from six levels.

 

Champion

$1,000 Level

Exclusive Benefits

  • Exclusive Supporter Benefits (see Supporter Benefits)
  • Free Educational Seminars by Heritage Ohio, Inc.
  • Bold Listing in Main Street Amherst’s Brochure & Map
  • Discount on Insurance
  • Link on Main Street Amherst Web Site
  • Feature Article in the Downtown Dispatch Newsletter
  • Logo on the Downtown Dispatch Newsletter
  • Business Spotlight on Web Site
  • Spotlight Report on Local Cable

Sandstone Benefactor

$500 Level

Exclusive Benefits

  • Exclusive Supporter Benefits (see Supporter Benefits)
  • Free Educational Seminars by Heritage Ohio, Inc.
  • Bold Listing in Main Street Amherst’s Brochure & Map
  • Discount on Insurance
  • Link on Main Street Amherst Web Site
  • Feature Article in the Downtown Dispatch Newsletter
  • Logo on the Downtown Dispatch Newsletter

 Heritage Supporter

$250 Level

Exclusive Benefits

  • Exclusive Supporter Benefits (see Supporter Benefits)
  • Free Educational Seminars by Heritage Ohio, Inc.
  • Bold Listing in Main Street Amherst’s Brochure & Map
  • Discount on Insurance
  • Link on Main Street Amherst Web Site
  • Feature Article in the Downtown Dispatch Newsletter

Associate of Main Street

$100 Level  

Minimum level for Businesses, Building Owners & Professionals

  • Exclusive Supporter Benefits (see Supporter Benefits)
  • Free Educational Seminars by Heritage Ohio, Inc.
  • Bold Listing in Main Street Amherst’s Brochure & Map
  • Discount on Insurance
  • Link on Main Street Amherst Web Site
 

Friend of Main Street

$35 Level 

  • Exclusive Supporter Benefits
  • Free Educational Seminars by Heritage Ohio, Inc.
* Main Street Amherst has entered into arrangements with insurance service providers to secure services that are beneficial to our members to attract and retain members who are interested in and who support the purposes of Main Street Amherst, and to create a strong membership base that actively participates in the exempt activities of Main Street Amherst.

As a convenience to renewing supporters and those who wish to join, Main Street Amherst now accepts online renewals, and supporter payments.

  • To pay with your American Express or Discover card select that choice and you will go to PayPal's SSL secure servers from our payment page.

  • To use your MasterCard or Visa card, select that choice and you'll make your payment directly from our payment page.

  • You can also join or renew online, but select to mail a check to our offices.

  • Start here by selecting your supporter level and clicking the Pay button (even if you want to pay by check.)

PAY ONLINE -- Select Level, then click Pay button.

  

 

 

PAY BY PHONE - To make payment by phone, call 440-984-6709 and we can process your MasterCard or Visa payment from the Main Street office.

 

Supporter Benefits

In addition to the tiered benefits, as a Supporter, you are eligible for the items listed here and the satisfaction of knowing you are helping to promote and maintain an historic and economically vital downtown.

Liaison Work:  Main Street Amherst works with the City of Amherst, Lorain County Commissioners, Business/Building Owners and area Civic Groups to make sure the needs of our area businesses are served.

 

Festivals and Special Events: Main Street Amherst continues to foster new partnerships with the area’s business community to help develop new downtown promotions and festivals through event sponsorship opportunities.  Our special events continue to attract new consumers to our area benefiting our local shops, restaurants and businesses.  

 

Event participation fees are waived for Main Street Supporters when applicable

Heart of the City Dinner DancePride Day Wine & Chocolate Walk –- Dancing on Main Street Taste of Amherst Wine & Brew Review Miracle on Main Street

 

Regional Exposure: In the Morning Journal Main Street Amherst tab four times a year.  Supporters gain valuable exposure covering areas from Sandusky to Westlake.

 

Marketing:  We work to promote our downtown through logo recognition representing the entire area, and a consistent image campaign, we advertise through local television, radio and print sources.

 

Free Design Assistance:  Building Design through a contract with Heritage Ohio Inc. design assistance is available free of charge at the State level.  This service is conducted in our community and should be coordinated through the Main Street Director’s Office.

 

Resource Library: Main Street Amherst offers educational and preservation resources that are available to Supporters for loan.

 

Most Important: Supporters receive all the benefits of a vibrant, business district, with increased property values, full occupancy of buildings, access to grants and special funds for building improvements within the historic preservation district and a brighter future for the community.


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