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About Downtown Asheboro Inc.
About Downtown Asheboro Inc.
Downtown Asheboro Inc. (DAI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to creating a vibrant downtown district through preservation-based community revitalization. Our focus is to foster and stimulate economic growth and development downtown through four key pillars: Organization, Economic Vitality, Promotion, and Design, each playing a pivotal role in reshaping the landscape of Downtown Asheboro. We are an accredited member of the North Carolina Main Street Program and the National Main Street Center, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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This mission of Downtown Asheboro Inc. is accomplished through a dynamic public-private partnership, uniting downtown stakeholders, the City of Asheboro, and institutional partners who share a common vision of a thriving Asheboro. DAI is led by a a volunteer Board of Directors composed of downtown business owners, property holders, and civic leaders.
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Our Vision:
In the heart of North Carolina, Asheboro proudly serves as the gateway to the world's largest natural habitat zoo, the North Carolina Zoo. Downtown is entrepreneurial, artistic, and innovative. This eclectic mix provides a welcoming atmosphere for all and encourages a growing and forward-thinking environment for small business and residential living.
As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, Downtown Asheboro Inc. is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities that share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by Main Street America.
Asheboro is a North Carolina Main Street community, designated by the N.C. Department of Commerce Main Street & Rural Planning Center. Downtown Asheboro Inc. is charged with administering the program at the local level and building public-private partnerships to spur economic development that achieves measurable results such as investment, business growth, and job creation.
Meet Our Team
Staff Liaison
Addie Corder, Downtown Development Manager
Call: 336-963-2637 | Email: click here
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Addie is employed with the City of Asheboro as the Downtown Development Manager and serves as the staff liaison to the Downtown Asheboro Inc. Board of Directors.
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Our Board of Directors
Downtown Asheboro Inc. is governed by a Board of Directors which establishes the strategic framework and vision for the downtown district. If you are interested in joining the Board of Directors, please email the Executive Director here.
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Board of Directors:
Al LaPrade, Board Chair Ready Telecom
Reynolds Lisk, Vice Chair Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce Appointee
Barbara Gallimore, Secretary/Treasurer The Flying Pig
Sam Baker, United Way of Randolph County
Dr. Thomas Osteen, Rhinoleap Productions
Christie Luckenbach, Luckenbach Properties
Brooks Hedrick, Downtown Property Owner
Kathy Homiller, City of Asheboro Appointee
Carina Torres Muro, Luxe Lash Studio