SEYMOUR, Ind. – Seymour Main Street held its annual meeting on January 9, discussing its 2024 achievements and the coming year’s plans.
The nonprofit organization was established in 2001 to promote, preserve, and protect Historic Downtown Seymour. Their efforts focus on four key areas through the following committees: Economic Vitality, Organization, Promotions, and Design.
The year 2024 was a year of transition for Seymour Main Street. Jaylyn Stam stepped into the role of Director in July and Kelsi Durci joined as Executive Assistant in September. They continue to promote the city’s historic downtown, making progress in 2024 and building a strong foundation for 2025.
Here are the organization’s 2024 highlights:
- Businesses: Supported 209 businesses in the Seymour Main Street District
- Grants: Awarded $130,000 across 14 projects
- Events: Hosted 16 community events
- Planning: Completed the Business Retention and Expansion Plan with Veridus to attract new businesses downtown and refine our grant program
- Historic Preservation: Purchased 120 W. 2nd Street, completing a structural assessment and roof replacement, with further repairs planned for 2025
- Building Rescue: Working through the process of taking over Don’s Dugout to save this deteriorating structure
- Streetscape: Working with Context Designs to lay the groundwork for streetscape improvements in 2025
Looking ahead to 2025, Seymour Main Street will continue to focus on the strategic placement of resources. Their goals include hosting impactful signature events, preserving historical buildings downtown, enhancing downtown amenities, improving the grant and loan program, attracting new businesses, and supporting downtown merchants and community members.
