As a Board Member of the newly formed, Nazareth Downtown Association, I very much appreciated the coverage the Express-Times gave to the organization and the challenges it faces in an article that appeared today (read it here), but I take exception to the use of the subheading, "Frustrated residents taking the initiative".
What I've found over the past year plus is that this group has planned and transitioned from a group of volunteers to a functioning organization. This was done by individuals who are mostly interested in making the most of what we have available to us in the downtown area.
A part of that is helping existing businesses get the resources they need to be successful another part is helping to attract new business and of course we want to tell people all about it.
The state program available through the PA Downtown Center is designed to help communities help themselves, and that more than anything is what I see taking place.
If you'd like to help, get involved, or learn more, feel free to contact me or the group.
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