Yesterday, the Plainview Downtown Association Board of Directors hosted the quarterly meeting for the Plainview Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors at the Broadway Brew.
We all know that our community would not exist if we did not have our city and county governments. Within these two government partnerships, many groups keep the wheels turning. Today I want to share a brief explanation of who our key business growth entities are and how we work together from my view as President of the Plainview Downtown Association. A frequently asked question I get is what is the difference between these groups.
I have volunteered in Plainview for over forty years, and we are at the very best time, in my opinion, in the history of Plainview. I say this with the utmost respect for all who have been involved previously, for because of the threads woven through time, we are where we are today. Plainview has always had forward-thinking leaders, from the very earliest days to where we are today. Through the vision of many, Plainview is thriving.
The picture below shows how these groups are all different in the business support system, but how we all come together in support of one another. It truly is an excellent time to live in Plainview, Texas!
Now, on to what I shared today with the group...the answer to the FAQ. I hope it helps you have a better understanding of the uniqueness of each entity and how we support one another in this venture of growing prosperity in our community.
We all want to be confident in the health and future of our businesses while also maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We deserve to have both a thriving career and enjoy a quality of life. To do that, we must live in a vibrant community that supports you. We believe this is Plainview.
The Plainview-Hale County Economic Development Corporation promotes business expansion in Plainview & Hale County that builds a stronger, more diversified economy and increases the economic vitality and wealth of the community.
The Plainview Chamber of Commerce (also referred to in some circles as a board of trade) is a business network where business owners come together to advocate on behalf of the business and agriculture community. The chamber of commerce is an organization of citizens who are investing their time and money in a community development program-working together to improve the economic, civic, and cultural wellbeing of the area. The primary function of a chamber of commerce is to act as a spokesperson for the business and professional community and translates the thinking of its members into action.
We are proud to be listed as a Texas Main Street community. Texas was one of the first states to incorporate a Main Street program, and Plainview was one of the first five Main Street cities in Texas in 1981. Through our Main Street Board & Staff, who strive to provide technical expertise, resources, and support for our community in the preservation and revitalization of the “Heart” our historic downtown and commercial neighborhood districts following the National Main Street Four-Point Approach® of organization, economic vitality, design, and promotion.
The Plainview Downtown Association began promoting Plainview’s downtown in 1958, sixty-one years of a dedicated community vision for the significant impact that a progressive downtown has on its community.
The Plainview Downtown Association is a non-profit membership organization designed to foster, promote, maintain and encourage the civic, social, commercial and industrial welfare of the downtown district of Plainview, Texas.
Our purpose is to promote Downtown Plainview as the heart of our community, strengthen its economic viability by encouraging growth and diversity among businesses.
The efforts of the Plainview Downtown Association is coordinated by a volunteer Board of Directors consisting of business owners, residents, and community leaders.
The primary purpose of the PDA is to enhance the prosperity of the businesses located in our historic downtown district.
The way we determine to achieve this objective is through the combined efforts of our organization, city officials, current business owners, prospective business owners, residents, consumers, and others who share the vision to see our Downtown thrive.
Membership in the Plainview Downtown Association provides a common forum, to communicate vision and partner to create the prosperity desired for Downtown Plainview.
The PDA is the downtown business owners voice. When the heart of a town, downtown, pumps vigorously, the entire body, the community thrives!
The Plainview Downtown Association meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. @ the Broadway Brew, 7th & Broadway Streets.
Membership is 100.00 per business annually and 25.00 for an individual non-business owner.
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Thank you to everyone who puts forth the positive effort to create a better community for us to enjoy!
