Monticello Main Street

About Monticello Main Street

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.

Mission

"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

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.

Main Street Board

President: Samantha Koon
Vice President: Lori Lilly
Treasurer: Steve Mitze
Executive Director: Stefanie McLeese

Main Street Facebook

Partners: Check out the last update with important dates included. Make sure to make your reservation for lunch on the 20th!!! https://conta.cc/3brIL4G

Feb 17, 2020 7:55am

Chocolate Fantasy participants... We seem to have had an issue with our email/ticketing system and some of you didn't get the informational email. We are very sorry for the inconvenience but here is what it said: Here you go and sorry it didn’t get to you! Hello! We are looking forward to another excellent Chocolate Fantasy chocolate sampling and shopping walk in historic downtown Monticello! The event is scheduled for Friday, February 7, from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. We have nearly 20 shops, restaurants, and bars who are joining in the festivities that night! To make your evening as fun and easy as possible, we wanted to share a few of the final logistical details. 1. Event check-in will take place in the community room at the Livingston Center, located at 224 E Livingston St, Monticello, IL 61856. There is plenty of open parking in the two parking lots located to the north and west of the Livingston Center. We will have LIVE MUSIC and several vendors joining us at the check-in location, so come prepared to start your evening with a bang! 2. Event check-in will open at 5:15 p.m. All other participating locations will open at 5:30 p.m. 3. Check-in will close at 7:30 p.m. 4. Please bring a printed or digital copy of the event ticket you received by email. We will check the receipt ID number, not the name on the ticket. If you cannot make it, feel free to share your ticket with someone else by simply forwarding them your email receipt. 5. At check-in, we will provide you with a map listing all participating businesses so that you can strategize about how to sample all of the chocolate treats before the window closes! 6. At check-in, you also will receive a wristband and a goodie box. You are required to wear your wristband on your wrist in order to receive a treat at each participating location. You must come to the check-in location to receive your wristband at the start of the evening. Thanks for supporting the Monticello downtown business district through this event. We can’t wait to shower you with a little love on Friday night! Your chocolate-loving friends, Monticello Main Street Events Team

Feb 7, 2020 1:36pm

Last call for tickets to Chocolate Fantasy on Friday, February 7! Ticket sales close at midnight Monday, so there's no more time to wait. We're excited to share that we're turning ticket check-in into a kickoff party! At the Livingston Center, we're hosting Holly's Country Canning, who will be rocking a Chocolate Fountain, and live music from Kickin' & Pickin', a one-man band you're going to love! Buy your tickets online at https://monticellomainstreet.org/.

Feb 3, 2020 1:28pm

The deadline for the next bootcamp is coming up! Are you considering starting a new business? Are you a business owner but need to refesh some of those business skills?? Go register now if you are interested!!

Feb 3, 2020 9:50am

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Monticello Main Street
P.O. Box 392
(217) 762-9318 info@monticellomainstreet.org