IT’S YOUR CITY. IT’S YOUR DNA.
IT’S YOUR CITY.
IT’S YOUR DNA.
Photo Credit: James Harvey
WELCOME TO THE DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION OF ELGIN
The DNA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization representing Downtown Elgin. Our mission is to revitalize, enhance and sustain Elgin’s historic city center. The DNA team works on behalf of every Downtown Elgin business owner, property owner, stakeholder and resident, in partnership with City leaders and community volunteers. DNA helps strengthen the economic vitality of the downtown by providing strategic business support services available to all downtown businesses and property owners, cultivating a network of entrepreneurs interested in considering a downtown location, and driving foot-traffic and visibility through positive community building events such as the Elgin Farmers Market and seasonal promotional campaigns.
OUR FOUR PILLARS OF FOCUS
OUR AFFILIATIONS
The City of Elgin has a Purchase of Service Agreement with the DNA to provide economic and promotional support for the Downtown Elgin Service Area.
As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by the National Main Street Center.
Photo Credit: James Harvey
WELCOME TO THE DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION OF ELGIN
The DNA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization representing Downtown Elgin. Our mission is to revitalize, enhance and sustain Elgin’s historic city center. The DNA team works on behalf of every Downtown Elgin business owner, property owner, stakeholder and resident, in partnership with City leaders and community volunteers. DNA helps strengthen the economic vitality of the downtown by providing strategic business support services available to all downtown businesses and property owners, cultivating a network of entrepreneurs interested in considering a downtown location, and driving foot-traffic and visibility through positive community building events such as the Elgin Farmers Market and seasonal promotional campaigns.
OUR FOUR PILLARS OF FOCUS
OUR AFFILIATIONS
The City of Elgin has a Purchase of Service Agreement with the DNA to provide economic and promotional support for the Downtown Elgin Service Area.
As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by the National Main Street Center.
OUR TEAM. YOUR CITY. THE CAUSE.
Your DNA team is dedicated to supporting every business in Downtown Elgin. Our board leadership, employees, volunteers and supporting members are each 100% dedicated to promoting Downtown Elgin.
OUR TEAM. YOUR CITY. THE CAUSE.
Your DNA team is dedicated to supporting every business in Downtown Elgin. Our board leadership, employees, volunteers and supporting members are each 100% dedicated to promoting Downtown Elgin.
DNA Staff
Involved with:
• Farmers Market Committee
• Promotions Committee
Involved with:
• Coming Soon
EPD Liaison
DNA Board Members
Elgin Resident
Business Owner:
• Quadrant Motors
• Pinon Consulting
Current Boards/Committee’s/Commissions:
• DNA Economic Development Committee
Past Boards/Committee’s/Commissions:
• NENA Board of Directors
• EMSA Board of Directors
Professional Skills and Experience:
• Business Development, Government Procurement, Real Estate Development
Downtown Business Owner:
• INSPIRE Realty Group
Current Boards/Committee’s/Commissions:
• Economic Development Committee
• Softball Coach for Athletics HQ
• Active Community Volunteer
Professional Skills and Experience:
• Commercial Building Construction, Real Estate Investment and Sales
Elgin Resident
Downtown Business Owner:
• Imago Media, Publishing and Events
Past Roles/Boards/Committee’s/Commissions:
• Shared Harvest Food Coop – Board Member
• Food For Greater Elgin – Marketing Committee
• Elgin Classic Little League – Coach
• Elgin Rippers Travel Baseball – Coach
• Elgin Winter Wonderland Event – Event Coordinator
• Wing Park Area Neighbors – Organizer
• Elgin Fringe Fest – Volunteer
Professional Skills and Experience:
• Storytelling, Filmmaking, Web Development, Graphic Design, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Event Producer
Elgin Resident
Downtown Business Owner:
• Symonds-Madison Funeral Home
• Be the Light Strategies – Marketing & Community Engagement Consulting
Current Boards/Committee’s/Commissions:
• Gail Borden Library Trustee
• Operation L.O.V.E. Volunteer Network
Past Roles/ Boards/Committee’s/Commissions:
• Patient Family Advocate, Advocate Sherman Hospital
• President, Women in Mentoring Fox Valley
• Public Awareness Subcommittee Co-Chair on the first Michigan Commission on Human Trafficking
• Director of Communications for the Department of Attorney General for the State of Michigan
Professional Skills and Experience:
• Marketing, Government Relations, Public Relations
Elgin Resident
Downtown Business Owner:
• Tom’s Auto Clinic
Current Boards/Committee’s/Commissions:
• Kiwanis Elgin
Downtown Business Owner:
• Lincoln Avenue Barbershop
Current Boards/Committee’s/Commissions:
• Active Volunteer for Boys and Girls Club of Elgin, Community Leader
Past Boards/Committee’s/Commissions:
• Annual Host/Participant of Elgin Back to School Event
Professional Skills and Experience:
• Licensed Barber, Licensed Barber Educator, Elgin Image Award Recipient, Honorary Doctorate of Humanitarianism
Elgin Resident
YouthBuild Program Director at The Housing Authority of Elgin, a Downtown Stakeholder
Current Boards/Committee’s/Commissions:
• Area Planning Council District 509
• Care for Underserved Coalition
• Elgin Area Immigration Alliance
• Hispanic Heritage Project
Past Boards/Committee’s/Commissions:
• Elgin Community Network
• Elgin Hispanic Network
• Elgin Human Service Council
• Healthy Places Coalition of Kane County
• Kane County Community Health Improvement Plan: Income & Education Action Team
• Kiwanis Club of Elgin
• Neighborhood Housing Services of the Fox Valley Advisory Council
Professional Skills and Experience:
• Nonprofit Leadership, Banking, Property Management
Elgin Resident
Downtown Business Owner:
• IPR Tech Group
• 79 Ratio
• InPath Security
Current Boards/Committee’s/Commissions:
• PADS of Elgin Vice President
• FFGE – Pallet to Palate planning committee
Past Boards/Committee’s/Commissions:
• Elgin Sustainability Commission – 2 years
Professional Skills and Experience:
• Technology Management/Support, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Development, Project Management, Consulting, Training
Community Development Director –
City of Elgin
Current Boards/Committee’s/Commissions:
• Kane-Elgin H.O.M.E. Commission
• Co-Chair of EDG Transportation committee
• Member of American Institute of Certified Planners
Elgin Resident, Illusrator/Designer
Current Boards/Committee’s/Commissions:
• DNA Promotions Committee
Past Roles/ Boards/Committee’s/Commissions:
• Spooky Stories event with Side Street Studio Arts
• Shared Harvest design volunteer
• Follow Black Women Conference Committee
• MOPS Committee to WCCC
• STA Awards Committee
Professional Skills and Experience:
• Marketing, Graphic Design, Illustration, Social Media, Web Design, Storytelling
To request contact information for a DNA Board or Staff member please email info@DowntownElgin.com.
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