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2008 PROJECTS
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Secured $500,000. CDBG Downtown Revitalization Grant for Streetscape Improvements.
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Secured $400,000. CDBG Business Assistance Grant for Hodgdon Yachts, Inc.
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Provided business technical assistance to several companies.
2007 ACTIVITIES
- Secured $150,000. CDBG Community Enterprise Grant for Business Facades and Streetscapes.
- Downtown Revitalization: Façade Improvements to Main Street Buildings, Streetscape Improvements, Parking and Sidewalk Improvements.
- Write/Develop Other Grant Applications.
- Downtown TIF Development Fund and Capital Improvement Projects.
- Develop New Credit Enhancement Agreements.
- Assist Kennebec River Initiative.
- Recreation and Tourism Marketing, Maps, Brochures.
- New Gateway Signs/Information Kiosk.
2006 ACHIEVEMENTS
- Secured $420,000. CDBG Public Infrastructure Grant.
- Coordinated a successful $1,179,000. Town Storm Water Project.
- Facilitated the Sale of the Richmond Business Center.
- Developed Richmond Main Street Downtown Façade Program,
- Initiated Downtown Revitalization-Phase III with Designs for Streetscape, Sidewalks, Façade Improvements, Parking, Building Site Improvements.
- Conducted Successful Business Attraction Campaign.
- Coordinated Richmond Pine Tree Zone Designations.
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Economic & Community Development
Richmond Renaissance is happening all around us. Major downtown renovations are taking place. Look for more activities and projects being accomplished throughout the year; new color crosswalks, parking improvements, waterfront park upgrades, signage, and façade & streetscape improvements and more.
The Town website has been transformed and services to citizens and businesses is enhanced through new software and GIS mapping. More projects are percolating to create new jobs and business opportunities and investment. Richmond is experiencing positive changes that it hasn’t seen in decades or ever! Thanks to all who have helped and invested in our community.
Economic & Community Development is interfacing with boards and committees and citizens and providing staff support to ensure a well-balanced community.
Welcome world class company-Hodgdon Yachts, Inc. 50-75 new jobs with benefits in Richmond!
Welcome new businesses: Texas Bar-B-Q Company and Baker's Restaurant to our downtown.
Darryl R. Sterling
Community Economic Development Director
darrylsterling@richmondmaine.com
Phone: (207) 737-4306 ext. 331
Fax: (207) 737-4306
Helpful documents:
Town of Richmond TIF Business Loan Program Application