Main Street Greenwood

Main Street Greenwood, Inc. is seeking an energetic and highly motivated individual to serve as Executive Director.  This position demands discipline as a self-starter to independently perform a variety of duties.

Excellent oral and written communication skills are strong interpersonal skills required to facilitate cooperation from differing facets of the community and to connect with Main Street members for growth.  A track record of fundraising, event planning, budgeting and sales is required. Other administrative duties are included as deemed necessary. Experience in executive capacity is a plus.

Potential candidates must have at least a four year college degree from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience.  Training or knowledge of Main Street Association principles is a plus but not required.   Technical skills in basic software such as Excel, Word, Publisher, and QuickBooks are required.

To be considered, interested persons must provide a detailed resume and cover letter, salary requirements, and three letters of recommendation.

Application must be submitted by mail to Attn: Selection Committee, Main Street Greenwood, P.O. Box 8236, Greenwood MS 38935. The submittal deadline is January 31, 2012. 

Main Street Greenwood, in conjunction with the Economic Development Foundation, Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, the City of Greenwood, and Leflore County, are all combining efforts to better market the Greenwood community

Community Design Solutions of Columbia, S.C., in association with Arnett Muldrow and Associates of Greenville, S.C.will host a public workshop to seek input from Greenwood and Leflore County citizens on Tuesday, January 12, 2012 at 6 p.m. at the Greenwood Youth Center on West Henry Street.

The workshop will help the design team create a uniform, strategic marketing plan with graphic design material for a professional, consistent, uniform look throughout the partnering organizations, and to convey the partners’ message to the target audiences and markets identified by the team during the public workshop.

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Main Street Greenwood has installed thirteen new bike racks throughout downtown Greenwood in an effort to further promote Greenwood as a bike-friendly community.

The racks are the result of a design competition that was held in conjunction with Main Street’s 2009 Art Alfresco event, which occurs annually in downtown Greenwood. Of the more than fifteen entries, Greenwood resident Jon Rayeski’s circular design was chosen as the winner, based on its functionality, originality, and overall quality of design.

In the fall of 2009, a campaign to raise funds for the racks began. Each bike rack cost $200 and were all paid for through private sponsorships. Currently, there are two additional bike racks available for sponsorship, according to Lise Foy, outgoing director of Main Street Greenwood. Foy said the bike racks are something she is very proud to have been involved with as Main Street director.

“The whole idea began when the Art Alfresco committee decided to do something that would provide public art for the city that was functional as well,” Foy said. “We wanted the design process to be an interactive part of Art Alfresco, which we achieved through the competition.”

Mayor Carolyn McAdams said the project is a great contribution to her goal of making Greenwood more pedestrian- and bike-friendly. “We want Greenwood to be both walkable and accessible to the biking community,” McAdams said. “The racks look great,” she continued. “Because the design is creative and has aesthetic appeal, it doubles as public art.”

Bike racks will begin to be installed in thirteen locations next week. If you are interested in sponsoring one of the two remaining bike racks, contact Melissa Tribble, Executive Director of Main Street Greenwood, at 662-453-0365 or via email.