ReStore in Full Swing

Hello! We hope you check this spot every now and then to see what ReStore Marietta is up to!
We conducted our annual meeting in October and have a new board in place for this year. Board Members are: Jennifer Offenberger, President; Peter Ianniciello, Vice President; Karen Briley, Secretary; Tony Baldwin, Treasurer; Andy Thompson, Member; Charlotte Keim, Member; Keith Malone, Member; Dan Bryant, Member; Chuck Swaney, Member; and Charmel Wesel is our paid recording secretary.

This fall we had several retreats where our group planned goals and set expectations for the coming year. We are very excited because we believe this year will see more tangible work from our group. The past year has been more business -focused, organizing, learning and doing the leg work to become 501C3.

Our goals for the year are as follows:
1. Complete Main Street application for submission in 2008.
2. Increase memberships in 2008.
3. To raise $50,000 by October 1, 2008, to hire a paid staff person .

All of these are important goals to our continued growth and success for our community, and each will have its own challenges. We can't do it without your help. Now is the time to join us and become actively engaged in our many activities. All of our committees have tangible work to do to complete our Main Street application, and we have a major fundraising event planned for the summer.

I encourage you to contact one of us and if you aren't a member, join. And, if you are a member, please plan to attend one of our quarterly meetings this year or get active in a committee that fits your interests.

Together we can make a difference!

Annual Meeting

Hello everyone. October 31 ReStore will hold it's annual meeting for members. We'll be voting on board members. Three (3) positions are up for vote. We'd love to have you attend and get involved. In retrospect, we've had a pretty full year and we're excited about the future!

For those unable to attend, here's a quick summation of accomplishments this past year.

Formation of Group, Committees
Development of short term goals
Development of Mission Statement
501C3 Status approved
Presentations to City Council Planning, Zoning committee
Meetings with organizations to combine efforts, including:
MAMA
Friends of Front Street
Harmar
Armory
Colony
City Development Advisory Board
Mayor
Chamber
Marietta College Leadership Program

Harmar Bridge of Flowers Support
Historic Preservation education, facilitation
Community Reinvestment Area letter of support
Development of website
Development of Blog site
ReStore Tear Down the Wall Project, Member drive
Support of Music in the Park
Coordination of Downtown Building Inventory with Mike McCarthy
Presentation to civic organizations
Main Street application work
Ongoing publicity with media coverage from the Marietta Times, Marietta Register and WMOA Radio.
Attendance at Main Street workshop

This coming year we'll focus our efforts on increased membership, fundraising, networking with local organizations/businesses, and gearing up to submit for Main Street Designation.

Watch for more updates after our annual meeting. Happy Fall!

Consider Joining Us

Hello and welcome to our blog! The ReStore Marietta group has been working diligently to support Marietta and reinforce it as a great place to work, live, shop and invest. Being a part of development is definitely never dull! We've formed committees, developed our mission, applied for non-profit status and are working on our Main Street application. At the same time, we're coordinating several downtown activities including tearing down the wall in front of the Front Street buildings on May 25.

So, what is this ReStore Marietta and what can it do for you? Quite a bit...

For property owners, we're here to encourage property maintenance and renovation by sharing information on local historic design options, and coordinating resources for historic building renovation. Property values are strengthened by efforts to preserve the “special character” of our downtown.

For business owners, ReStore is working to enhance the downtown business climate. We're working as a team - with the Tourist & Convention Bureau, the Marietta Chamber, and other local groups to bolster current efforts. Business owners benefit as a result of new and/or expanded businesses being added to the district and we're here to support those efforts as well. We're working with merchants to develop new activities and elements of our downtown that will draw people to it more often.

For our residents, ReStore hopes to inspire people to become part of an improved economy and downtown atmosphere. This endeavor produces a vital place for all to live, work, grow, and play. It encourages one of our most valuable resources -our children - to take advantage of opportunities for a career and to raise their families in a vital, secure environment. The entire community is enhanced when tourists come to experience history, art, and cultural activities right here. It encourages people to stay longer, come back for return visits, and tell their friends and neighbors about Marietta.

ReStore Marietta is primarily a volunteer organization that works through four standing
committees—Design, Promotions, Organization and Economic Restructuring— and we are always looking for more people to become involved and volunteer their time. The health of our community is represented in the health of our downtown and should be important to all of us. Please consider joining us - whether its to help at one event or to sit on a committee!

Historic Preservation Ordinance

Have an opinion or comment to share about the historic preservation ordinance? Do you have a burning question you want answered? We will do our best!

We Welcome Your Comments!

Use this space to provide comments, share concerns, or ask questions!

Economic Restructuring

Check here regularly to see what the Economic Restructuring Committee is doing. Post your thoughts, suggestions, and comments as we seek to make the historic downtown Marietta area a more economically vibrant area!

Promotion Committee

Check here regularly to see what the Promotion Committee is doing. Post your thoughts, suggestions, and comments as we seek to make the historic downtown Marietta area a more economically vibrant area!

Organization Committee

Check here regularly to see what the Organization Committee is doing. Post your thoughts, suggestions, and comments as we seek to make the historic downtown Marietta area a more economically vibrant area!

Design Committee Updates

Check here regularly to see what the Design Committee is doing. Post your thoughts, suggestions, and comments as we seek to make the historic downtown Marietta area a more economically vibrant area!

Our mission!

The mission of ReStore Marietta is.....

ReStore Marietta will stimulate economic vitality, enhance the visual
appearance, and improve the quality of life in Marietta through the
promotion of our Historic Downtown as a great place to live, work, shop, and
invest.