ABOUT DMDC
Downtown Mebane Development Corporation (DMDC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) responsible for managing Mebane's NC Main Street Program. This program is an invaluable resource that provides education, support and funding to help Mebane spur economic growth, preserve historic assets and create jobs.
MISSION
​The mission of the Downtown Mebane Development Corporation is to facilitate the revitalization and preservation of historic Downtown Mebane through an inclusive collaboration and partnership with greater Mebane.
OUR VISION
​Historic Downtown Mebane, one of the fastest-growing municipalities in North Carolina, is the hub for regional leisure and recreational activities. Downtown serves as the center for community engagement and is rich with diverse small businesses, nightlife, and dining options for a positively charming experience.
VOLUNTEER
BECOME A PART OF OUR COMMUNITY
Everyone can be a part of “Main Street.” We are the champions of our downtown – preserving and promoting its history, creating new experiences for residents and visitors, and planning for the future to ensure that downtown continues to be THE place to be for the next generation.
​We are always in need of volunteers who share our vision and want to help us make Mebane an even better place to live, work, and play. With opportunities for business recruitment, event planning, trail development, fundraising and more, there is sure to be something that interests you. Become a part of our community today and discover how you can make a difference.
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Sign up to volunteer here.
BOARD & COMMITTEES
OUR BOARD
Sugaree Thornton
Board President
Clay Street Printing & Signs
Ashley Gooch
Xtreme Dance Academy, 5th & Washington
Katie Burkholder
Mebane City Council
Ex Officio Officer
Greg Payne
Board V.P.
Economic Leadership, LLC
Adrian Zeck
Mebane Public Library
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Aaron Davis
City of Mebane
Ex Officio Officer
Peyton Fuqua
Board Secretary
Hen Feathers at the Elegant Relic
Kavita Patel
Griffin Stafford Hospitality
Mayor Ed Hooks
City of Mebane
Ex Officio Officer
Ken Walker
REMAX Diamond Realty
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Tory Williams
Bright Penny Brewing
Grace VandeVisser
Alamance Co. Convention & Visitor's Bureau, Ex Officio Officer
OUR COMMITTEES
Our committees will be structured around the Main Street Four-Point Approach, a proven, preservation-based economic development framework that helps communities revitalize downtown and neighborhood business districts by leveraging local assets. These assets include cultural, historic, and architectural resources, as well as local businesses and community pride.
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The Four-Point Approach focuses on Design, Economic Vitality, Organization, and Promotion. In addition, we have an Events Committee, working in alignment with the Four-Point model, that develops and supports our signature events.
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Economic Vitality Committee
Supports Downtown Mebane businesses by helping them start, grow, and stay successful through resources, connections, and opportunities that strengthen our local economy.​
Promotion Committee
Promotes Downtown Mebane as the heart of the community by highlighting local businesses, events, and the unique charm that makes our downtown special.
Design Committee
Enhances the look and feel of Downtown Mebane by improving buildings, streetscapes, and public spaces while celebrating the character of our historic district.
Events
Dedicated to enhancing and supporting events in Downtown Mebane to foster community engagement, increase foot traffic to local businesses, and create memorable experiences for residents and visitors.
Organization Committee
This is our DMDC Board. It brings together businesses, property owners, volunteers, and partners to build a strong foundation and support the long-term success of Downtown Mebane.
LOCAL IMPACT
2024-2025 ACHIEVEMENTS
​DMDC initiated the creation of Mebane’s downtown social district. The social district has driven noticeable increases in downtown activity. Click on the link to read the full Annual Report and learn more about DMDC's impact.
Downtown District
NATIONAL MAIN STREET PROGRAM
Main Street America™ has been helping revitalize older and historic
commercial districts for more than 35 years. Today it is a network of more than 1,600 neighborhoods and communities, rural and urban, who share both a commitment to place and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. Main Street America is a program of the nonprofit National Main Street Center, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.​
MEBANE MAIN STREET PROGRAM
Mebane is a North Carolina Main Street community, designated by the N.C. Department of Commerce Main Street & Rural Planning Center. The Downtown Mebane Development Corporation is charged with administering the program at the local level and building public-private partnerships to spur economic development that achieves measurable results such as investment, business growth, and job creation.
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We’re looking to engage our community through volunteer opportunities. If you want to get involved, please contact us at info@visitdowntownmebane.com.
