Linden welcomes Texas Main Street experts May 5

LINDEN-- On April 11, the City of Linden, Linden Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) and Linden Heritage Foundation (LHF) welcomed downtown-Linden business owners, members of “Linden 2025” Committee, LEDC and City officials, and LHF members to a Texas Main Street Information Event.
Tracy Cox, Main Street Director for San Augustine, Tx. served as facilitator. With help from San Augustine Main Street Advisory Board Members Marshall McMillan and Linda Goller, Cox presented information on and answered questions about TMSP’s benefits to San Augustine, a city similar in size to Linden, that was awarded Texas Main Street City status in 2013.
Cox, McMillan, and Goller explained that TMSP has been a crucial tool for revitalizing the economic and social health of their community. In addition to being the heart of local heritage and community pride, San Augustine’s historic downtown is the most important indicator of economic health. Historic buildings are turning into prime locations for unique entrepreneurial businesses that attract tourists, keep local dollars at home, and add to the community’s sales tax collections, hotel tax, and property values.
A second Texas Main Street Information Event will be held May 5 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Linden United Methodist Church.
Carolyn Teague, Main Street Director for Mt. Vernon, Texas, will lead the program. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate. There will be designated seating for Linden-downtown business/property owners, members of the Linden City Council, and LEDC Board of Directors.