WHO WE ARE

THE “DOWNTOWN OWOSSO” BRAND IS SPONSORED BY OWOSSO MAIN STREET, A VOLUNTEER-LED ORGANIZATION.
Owosso Main Street (OMS) is a volunteer-led organization that exists to foster an active and thriving downtown that is the heart of our community by supporting historic preservation and promoting redevelopment, drawing both local residents and visitors to our city. We use the Main Street Four-Point Approach© process as an opportunity to introduce volunteers into the more traditional, professional-led downtown development historically completed by the Owosso Downtown Development Authority (DDA). This process requires that the program be led by a Board of Directors. The OMS board is the board of the Owosso DDA.

Mission

Owosso Main Street’s mission is to foster an active and thriving downtown that is the heart of our community by SUPPORTING historic preservation and PROMOTING REDEVELOPMENT, drawing both local residents and visitors to our city.

vision

OUR DOWNTOWN, BRIGHT WITH PROMISE AND POTENTIAL, CAPTURES THE SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY. IT IS A GATHERING PLACE TO WORK, EAT, PLAY, AND STAY. DOWNTOWN OWOSSO IS RICH WITH OPPORTUNITIES IN ART, ENTERTAINMENT, BUSINESS, AND DEVELOPMENT. OWOSSO MAIN STREET UNITES INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO REVITALIZE OUR HISTORIC DOWNTOWN. IT IS A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH THAT FOCUSES ON COMMUNITY ASSETS AND PARTNERSHIPS TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE HISTORIC OWOSSO.

Leadership

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHAIR
Daylen Howard

VICE-CHAIR
Lance Omer

MEMBERS
Mayor Robert J. Teich, Jr.
Josh Ardelean
Jill Davis
Bill Gilbert
Jon Moore
Karen Parzych
Colin McCallum

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Lizzie Fredrick | [email protected]

Board Member Job Description & Agreement
Board Member Application

Owosso Main Street & Downtown Development Authority Board Meetings are open to the public. View agendas, meeting packets, and minutes HERE.

2026 Board Meeting Schedule
2025-2029 Strategic Plan Transformation Strategy

ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
Jon Moore, Chair
Josh Ardelean
Josh Adams
Karen Parzych
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed

ECONOMIC VITALITY COMMITTEE
Lance Omer
Daylen Howard
Mayor Teich
Brett Meyer
Karen Parzych
Edward Tagg
Volunteer Needed

PROMOTION COMMITTEE
Jill Davis
Shannon Maginity
Patrick Vreibel
Karen Parzych
Justice Jacobs
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed

DESIGN COMMITTEE
Debbie Drenovsky
Camille Guillen
Karen Parzych
Jennifer Ross
Bill Gilbert
Colin McCallum
Josh Ardelean

Email [email protected] to join a Main Street Committee.

The role of the Organization Committee involves creating a strong foundation for a sustainable revitalization effort, including cultivating partnerships, community involvement, and funding resources for the district.

Program Examples

  • Annual Sponsorship Guide
  • Volunteer Appreciation
  • Community & Business Newsletters

The job of the Promotion Committee is to promote downtown as a center of commerce, culture, and community life for residents and visitors alike. By marketing the district to shoppers, investors, new businesses, and visitors, an effective promotion strategy forges a positive image through advertising, retail promotional activity, special events, and marketing campaigns carried out by local volunteers.

Program Examples

  • Glow Owosso
  • Retail Events: Summer Sidewalk Sales, Small Business Saturday
  • Marketing & Photography

The Design Committee guides the visual and physical enhancement of Main Street by
overseeing projects that highlight its historical and architectural assets, ensuring a cohesive and
inviting atmosphere, and integrating design elements like window displays, parking areas,
signage, sidewalks, streetlights, public amenities, art, and landscaping with broader revitalization
goals.

Program Examples

  • Seasonal Beautification & Maintenance
  • Public Art
  • Downtown Signage

The role of the Economic Vitality Committee is to identify new market opportunities, repurpose
historic buildings, and stimulate investment. It develops a deep understanding of the district’s
economic condition and opportunities, focusing on incremental changes to strengthen the area’s
economic foundation and enable small business and property investments.

Programs Examples

  • Revolving Loan & Grant Program
  • Business of the Month
  • Business Meetings & Trainings
Potential Programming Worksheet

DOWNTOWN COMMUNICATIONS

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Are you a downtown business or commercial property owner?

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Learn More
OWOSSO MAIN STREET
2026 IMPACT REPORT
MICHIGAN MAIN STREET
2026 IMPACT REPORT

20 Years of Main Street Impact: The Economic, Fiscal, and Community Impact of Michigan Main Street Since 2003.

With help from Michigan Main Street, our state coordinating program, and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Owosso Main Street continues to invest in projects that ensure our small-town magic lasts for years to come.

Learn more about how the MEDC supports Owosso’s vibrancy and growth at: MichiganBusiness.org/thats-mi-town/owosso

Help us continue building a downtown we can all be proud of!

Whether you have creative ideas, business experience, or just a passion for the downtown community, your skills and voice are needed. We’d love for you to be a part of the Owosso Main Street team! Click to see how you can get involved.


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