Business of the Month Program
Wondering how your business can be featured? Getting involved with Owosso Main Street activities is a fantastic start! Plus, creating connections with neighboring businesses, participating in seasonal decor, or hosting special events goes a long way. Join us in keeping Downtown Owosso vibrant, and your business could be next in the spotlight!
Match on Main
Match on Main is a reimbursement grant program that serves to support new or expanding place-based businesses by providing up to $25,000 in funding to support eligible activities. There is a 10% cash match required with this program.
The downtown business application window opens on Monday, January 20th and applications will be due on Friday, March 7th and must be submitted digitally to lizzie.fredrick@ci.owosso.mi.us. Owosso Main Street (OMS) will then apply for the grant on behalf of up to two businesses.
In the meantime, OMS and the Michigan Small Business Development Center will host an in-person info session on Tuesday, January 7th at 6 PM in the Council Chambers on the lower level of City Hall, 301 W. Main Street.
You can also review the fact sheet and start on the sample application now!
OMS has scheduled special office hours dedicated to Match on Main questions and assistance. Email lizzie.fredrick@ci.owosso.mi.us to sign up for a time slot. January office hours to be announced.
- Wednesday Dec. 18th from 8AM – 11AM & 4PM – 7PM
- Thursday Dec. 19th from 8AM – 11AM & 4PM – 7PM
Past Match on Main Awards: Aviator Jayne, Taphouse Specialty Meat Market, Gilberts Hardware and Appliance Center, Oak and Ivory
Revolving Loan & Grant Program
Downtown Historic
District Commission
Formed in the fall of 2010, this regulatory commission is responsible for reviewing all applications for exterior work that is completed in within the Downtown Historic District Commission (HDC) boundaries. The button below provides a map that illustrates the boundaries of this district.
The HDC board comprises seven members who use the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines to review work permits. The historic designation also permits contributing structures within the district to seek additional funding assistance for redevelopment projects throughout the State of Michigan.
As of 2015, this district is on the National Register of Historic Places.
View the Design Guidelines
View the Historic District Application
