Get Involved
We’d love for you to be a part of the Owosso Main Street team.
Owosso Main Street & Downtown Development Authority (OMS) is a volunteer-led organization that fosters 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 board of Owosso Main Street is the board of the Owosso DDA.
The Main street Board of Directors oversees volunteer work in four committees:
- Promotion
- Organization
- Design
- Economic Vitality
We’re always looking for enthusiastic community members to join one of our four committees. Learn more about the roles and how you can get involved on our About Us page and help shape the future of Downtown Owosso!
Volunteers Needed
Lend a helping hand!
Owosso Main Street is setting up at the Downtown Owosso Farmers Market on Saturday, May 16th, from 9 AM to 1 PM—and we want YOU to be part of something great!
Stop by our tent for a cup of coffee from Foster Coffee Company and learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities or get involved in our Planter Adoption Program to help keep downtown beautiful.
Looking for a hands-on way to make a difference?
Sign up for the Downtown Spring Cleanup! If you sign up at the market on May 16th, you’ll be entered to win a $25 gift card to The Sideline Sports Bar.
Let’s build a stronger, more vibrant downtown—one volunteer at a time!
Join us in cleaning up Historic Downtown Owosso!
We have two volunteer shifts on May 29th and 30th, 8am to 10am & 10am to 12pm, and all ages are welcome to join in!
On the day of, we’ll meet at City Hall, 301 W. Main Street.
Together, we’ll work towards a cleaner, greener and more vibrant Downtown Owosso that we can all be proud of. Let’s show our community spirit and make a positive impact together!
This is a great way for individuals, groups and families to volunteer and give back to our town. Bring yourself and any preferred supplies and prepare for a day of feeling good while doing good.
Gloves, trash bags and water will be provided. Additional tools, such as trash gabbers are available in limited quantities.
For more information, call 989-725-0571 or email [email protected].
Help downtown bloom!
Love flowers and downtown pride? The Planter Adoption Program invites community members, businesses, and groups to help plant and care for planters and garden beds throughout the growing season—bringing color and life to Downtown Owosso.
Whether you have a green thumb or just enjoy getting your hands in the dirt, this is a meaningful way to give back and make a visible impact in your community. Volunteers adopt a specific planter, plant flowers, and help maintain it from May through October.
To learn more about how it works, explore available planters, and review guidelines, visit our program page.
Get Involved with Downtown Events
Downtown Owosso events don’t just happen—they’re made possible by community members who bring ideas, energy, and heart to our Main Street.
Owosso Main Street offers multiple ways to get involved, whether you’re interested in organizing an event, joining an event committee, or supporting an existing downtown tradition. Events are supported through defined Event Tiers, which outline planning timelines, available resources, and levels of partnership. Event organizers can review these options to determine the tier that best fits their event and level of commitment.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us at [email protected] or 989.725.0751