Monticello Main Street, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded in 1996 by concerned local volunteers dedicated to historic preservation and to strengthening our community's economic growth. The main area of concentration is in the downtown business district, and the extended fringe area of Monticello's downtown.
Monticello Main Street also plans events throughout the year like the May Market in May, and the Farmer's Market from June through October, and the Monticello Celebration in the Fall.
"To strengthen the vitality of Monticello's Downtown by promoting civic pride, encouraging growth, and preserving and improving community involvement and resources."
The Main Street approach is the most efficient and cost-effective approach to preserving the community's identity, social character, and heritage and enhances its viability and quality of life. It gives our community a competitive edge in attracting the kind of quality growth and development we need and seek. It improves business and life in the downtown and affects business throughout the town.
President: Samantha Koon
Vice President: Lori Lilly
Treasurer: Steve Mitze
Executive Director: Stefanie McLeese
Participating businesses (so far!) include: FieldHouse 219
3ravens
Bergie's Place
Monarch Brewing Company
Main Street Pub
CF&H Insurance Agency, Inc.
Out of The Blue Polish Pottery & Gifts
Bement Health Care Center
Central Illinois Manufacturing Company
Here we go! Ticket sales are officially LIVE!!
🍷 🛍🎁🎉 Click on the ticket link in the event!
Students from Gies College of Business are working with Bespoke Gift Company to understand shopping preferences for downtown Monticello. The students will analyze and compare the data to national figures as part of a class assignment. The survey will also inform gift offerings in Bespoke Gift Company, opening on the square November 2019 (in the space Christie Clinic vacated, on Main Street). Please take a few moments to give your feedback. And KUDOS to Bespoke for thoughtfully planning and creating a retail space that meets the needs of our community!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10Kese7h-gvmFsU_HNEBW0-kYcmGHRCmIzx5_llmSt-E/Monticello Main Street, Inc. is a nonprofit program of The National Trust for Historic Preservation, dedicated to the revitalization of our historic downtown. Monticello is accredited both as an Illinois and National Main Street community. Monticello Main Street © | PO Box 392, Monticello, IL 61856 | Tel: (217) 762-9318 | Fax: (217) 762-9713 | info@monticellomainstreet.org Copyright © 2006-