Main Street Quincy Association, Inc., an IRS designated 501c3 non-profit organization, was created in 1997 in an effort to preserve, restore, promote, and improve Quincy downtown area and it's historic character. Its is affiliated with the Florida Main Street program that was established in 1988 by the Florida Bureau of Historic Preservation. The City of Quincy significantly supports the Association through funding the position and City Hall office operations of the Community Redevelopment Agency Main Street Program Director. Additional funding is also providing through membership dues and donations from individuals, business, corporate supporters, and local civic organizations.
The Main Street Quincy Association encourages redevelopment with program and project objectives based on the following National Trust Main Street Center's Four-Point Approach to downtown revitalization:
Organization: Working to develop consensus and coordinate resources to revitalize downtown.The program is volunteer oriented and our organizational structure includes a board of directors and committees. The Main Street Program Director is responsible for oversight of he administrative tasks related to the operation of the Association.
Design: Encouraging quality building rehabilitation, quality signage, public improvements, streetscaping, landscaping and seasonal decorations to improve the appearance of downtown.
Economic Restructuring: Improving the downtown area's economic base by strengthening existing businesses, recruiting new businesses, and filing building vacancies.
Promotion: Creating and marketing a positive image of downtown through special events, retail sales, effective advertising, and public relations.
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