In 1989, with the blessings of the City Council, the Sigourney Area Development Corporation investigated the grant opportunity. They further explored the possibilities with the Sigourney Chamber of Commerce and determined the Central Business District would indeed benefit from a proven, organized approach to revitalization. Sigourney was chosen on of the first five pilot communities in February of 1990. The program is designed to concentrate only on the businesses in the historic commercial district, but because we are a small community, we offer out services to all businesses in the area. Board members serve three-year terms and each year a third of the Board rotates.
Members have the option of serving additional terms.
The board is responsible for overseeing the program's operation, implementing fundraising activities and works closely with the manager and committees. The four main committees of the Main Street Four Point Approach are Organization, Promotion, Design and Business Improvement. Oftentimes, these committees are divided into sub-committees of volunteers. It is the responsibility of the chairs to meet with the sub-committees and report to the board for approval of activities. Main Street Sigourney and Sigourney Area Development Corporation share office space and equipment.