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  • 📅 Important dates you won’t want to miss

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Together, we can continue building a vibrant, thriving downtown—one event, one shop, and one story at a time.

Read our February Newsletter Here

New Leaders to Join Board of Directors

In January 2026, Marietta Main Street will yet again welcome one of the largest groups of Board of Directors to lead the organization; 14 voting board members will join alongside 6 ex-officio community leaders to form a team of 20 qualified, passionate individuals charged with governing Marietta’s 501c3 downtown revitalization organization.

The Marietta Main Street Board of Directors leads the way in supporting seven (7) committees, each housing a series of programs, events, and initiatives vital to the Main Street mission. This leadership is set on the foundation of national accreditation, achieved annually, via Main Street America and Heritage Ohio.

Together, the Main Street Board of Directors works diligently to progress our goals for community and economic development downtown even further. Through collaboration with local stakeholders, a love for Marietta, and an investment of their time, talent, and treasure, the Main Street Board of Directors sets the strategic direction for the organization and our downtown community.

Our new board members include Laura Miller from Settlers Bank, Laney Hitchens from the Marietta Community Foundation, Amber Little from American Flags & Poles, Madeline Gray from IVS Hydro, and Charlie Kittle from the Boys & Girls Club of Washington County.

2025 Holiday Gift Guide

Your Ultimate Downtown Holiday Gift Guide
The magic of the holiday season is officially here—and so is the joy of finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list! This year, skip the big-box stress and discover thoughtful, one-of-a-kind presents from our very own downtown shops, restaurants, and makers. Whether you’re shopping for the foodie, the adventurer, the art lover, or the person who already “has everything,” our local businesses have you covered.

Here’s your ultimate guide to gifting local this holiday season:

Shop Local. Gift Local. Celebrate Local.

When you shop downtown, you’re not just crossing off your list—you’re supporting the entrepreneurs, artisans, and neighbors who make our community vibrant. This season, let your gifts tell a story, spark a memory, and support the heart of our town.

Happy holiday shopping—and thank you for choosing local!

MAIN STREET BOARD APPLICATION OPENS FOR 2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Marietta Main Street Board of Directors is a group of passionate individuals who work hard and dream big about the future of our community. Our Board of Directors leads the Main Street mission to revitalize downtown through programs, events, and initiatives that seek to increase our quality of life, support small business, encourage tourism, preserve our historic assets, and so much more.

Members of the Main Street Board of Directors have the responsibility of leading our organization, serving on a committee, supporting fundraising efforts, volunteering at events, celebrating our accomplishments, and problem-solving obstacles we may face along the way.

Each member of our Board is guided by a different passion and brings a different set of skills to the table; our diversity is what makes our Board work.

Interested in joining the Main Street Board of Directors?

Submit an application, available via digital form below, no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, October 24th, 2025 to be considered for nomination.

Our Nomination Committee will review all applications and conduct interviews with nominees, recommending individuals to receive an official invitation to join the 2026 Marietta Main Street Board of Directors.

All applications are due no later than 5pm on Friday, October 24th. Interviews will begin October 28th. All official invitations to join the Board of Directors will be extended no later than November 10th with the expectation that they will be accepted no later than November 17th.

All 2026 members of the Main Street Board of Directors are active as of January 2026