Linden Area Main Street meets
The Linden Main Street Meeting was held on March 28 to discuss a variety of topics such as the success of the Linden square “Spring - Fling”, details of an upcoming Linden area event, on May 13, plans to support Linden’s newest business, and the possibility of a Main Street history window walk.
The Main Street Club, established in 2017, is made up of individuals in the community that helps support and assist in Linden’s economic and social economical issues. They assist the city of Linden by lending helping hands in city events such as the Wildflower Trails, and even the “Spring Fling” event hailed as a huge success that took place in the Linden square on March 11. The Main Street Club also helps and supports new and growing businesses in the City of Linden by doing things such as advertising on social media platforms.
Lisa Creamer, President of the Main Street Club, when asked about the importance of Main Street to her, replied, “Working with other Lindenites that care about the beautification and economic prosperity of our downtown Main Street District, gives me a sense of hometown pride.”
Officers of the Main Street Club include President - Lisa Creamer; Vice President Brittany Burbridge; Secretary - Jo Anna Duncan; Director - Megan Kirkland; Treasurer - Gail Dorgan. Members of the Board present at the recent meeting held on the 28 of March include - Carla Surratt and Lee Elliot. Committee Members also present include - Austin Williams and Ruth Brown.
The recent Main Street meeting began with a recap of the social, regarding the “Spring - Fling” and how successful it went. With 18 different vendors at the event, Main Street was able to raise lots of funds to put toward future activities for the Linden area. They also discussed a few stories about the positive reviews they received regarding the event.
In addition, they also held a discussion about the details of a new event they would like to put together. Though they have yet to fabricate a name for it, they have decided on a date for this event, which will be the 13 of May. The event will be centered around a Mother’s Day theme, so Main Street has decided to purchase a bundle of about 100 stems of carnations to pass out to any mother in attendance at the event. They have also decided the time of the event will be from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
The Main Street Club also collectively agreed they would all like to show support for the newer Linden area business. The newer business “Becca Brews”, now located at 129 W Houston in Linden, is a coffee shop that had its ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:30 on the 29 of March. The Main Street Club discussed advertising the business over social media and decided that they would like to attend to take photos and show support.
There was also talk of an idea to make a Main Street history window walk. This idea would consist of painting on Linden square store windows in various images depicting Linden’s history.
As far as future plans go on Main Street’s itinerary, the group plans to try to spotlight different businesses in the Linden area at least twice a month. They also decided that due to the Wildflower Trails preparation and plans, they will not be having a monthly meeting in May, but instead, have agreed to hold the next one on the 18 of April.