Indiana Main Street welcomes Cannelton

Today, the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairsannounced Renew Cannelton, Inc. is the newest member of the Indiana Main Street Program, which encourages economic development, redevelopment and improvement to downtown areas.

“Congratulations to Cannelton for becoming the latest organization to join the Indiana Main Street Program,” said Jodi Golden, OCRA executive director. “By seeking this designation, Renew Cannelton, Inc. is committed to preserve, cultivate and revitalize their historic commercial core and creating a strong and vibrant downtown.”

Golden said Renew Cannelton, Inc. is comprised of dedicated community members working together to revitalize their downtown. The mission of North Salem Revitalization, Inc. is to facilitate the enhancement of Cannelton and the surrounding area by showcasing the attractiveness of the community and by working to preserve historic sites, buildings, objects and antiquities of significance.

“The Indiana Main Street Designation is a huge accomplishment for our community.  We have been trying for a number of years to get the designation and we have finally been able to get the community support necessary to make it happen” said Barbara Beard, Secretary-Treasurer of Renew Cannelton, Inc.  “The guidance the Main Street program provides will be instrumental in the revitalization of our historic city.”

Click here more information on the Indiana Main Street Program.