Economic Restructuring Committee: means helping existing downtown businesses expand and recruit new businesses to respond to today’s market. Main Street helps convert unused space into productive property and sharpen the competitiveness of business enterprises.

Meetings on 3rd Thursday of the month, 7 am, MSS Office

Current work being done by this committee:

1. FREE Downtown ADVERTISING on MSS Website for:

Business Websites - have your downtown business website linked to MSS.
Property - list any downtown property, which is currently for sale or for lease.
Events - let MSS post upcoming sales or special promotions for your business.

2008 Thomas College to Conduct Downtown Business Survey

Starting in January Thomas College business school will be working with Main Street Skowhegan conducting a survey of the downtown businesses. The purpose of the survey is to provide feedback to MSS of the businesses concerns, and their general overview of the MSS program. The survey results will be completed in May.

2007 Thomas College Conducts Downtown Consumer Survey Four seniors in the Thomas College Business School have completed an indepth consumer survey of the Skowhegan trade area. The survey focused on the publics perceptions and shopping habits of Downtown Skowhegan. See the results for yourself!

Skowhegan Downtown Survey (336KB)