Lt. Governor Becky Skillman Welcomes Town of LaGrange as Indiana Main Street Participant

Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman welcomes the Town of LaGrange to the Indiana Main Street (IMS) program. IMS is administered by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). The program provides economic revitalization and professional assistance to participating Indiana cities and towns. As the traditional heart and hub of government, commerce, justice and social interaction, the downtown business district portrays a city's overall image.

"Viable downtowns are crucial to the economic health of our state," said Lt. Governor Skillman.  "I'm proud to support Lagrange. The program is creating opportunities for revitalization and restoration, as well as encouraging a favorable environment for businesses."

The Town of Lagrange will join more than 70 other Indiana Main Street Communities dedicated to the revitalization of their downtown areas.  The IMS is founded on a Four Point Approach to downtown development:  design, organization, promotion and economic restructuring. Each of these points represents an aspect of the downtown which is vital in the restoration efforts of the community. 

The Town's goals for the program are to enhance and promote the economic and cultural vitality of downtown Lagrange.  The organization also plans to develop a comprehensive promotion strategy that will highlight the unique characteristics of the town.

Indiana Main Street Program Manager Shae Young stated, "Today we are welcoming 15 new communities to the Indiana Main Street family.  These communities know and understand the importance of a thriving downtown and they have community members willing to assist in the revitalization efforts of their downtowns.  We are very proud of these new communities and we are happy to recognize them today."

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