Get Involved

You can join our team of Residents, Property Owners and Business Owners to help implement the Main Streets four key elements: Design, Organization, Economic Restructuring and Promotions by participating on one of these committees or on special projects.

Economic Restructuring (ER) Committee

Purpose: To strengthen the existing business base while at the same time actively recruiting new businesses and encouraging business expansion. (click here for more)

As a small business owner who works primarily from my home and as a resident of Hyde Park, I appreciate the newsletters, networking breakfasts and other special events sponsored by HPMS.  They help me stay connected to other local business owners and the community as well as being a resource of valuable business information. I hope to become more involved as time allows.

Lisa M. Portscher – Double Wing Professional Services

HPMS Business Member

Promotions Committee

Purpose: To market a unified, quality image true to Hyde Park Main Streets’ district by assisting existing programs and developing a limited number of new ones designed to attract residents and maintain positive attitudes. (click here for more)

I enjoy being a volunteer, whether its for my kids' schools or for HPMS, because I want to help out and make a difference.  However, by being a member of the Promotion Committee, I considered it as a way for me to connect with my neighborhood and it's a personal "investment" because I live here.  

Thien Simpson - Resident

Design Committee

Purpose: To administer and guide the Storefront Improvement Grant Program, establishing cooperative partnerships with property and business owners participating in the Program and advocate a cohesive approach to building improvements through our local design guidelines. (click here for more)

"Serving on the Design Committee gives me the opportunity to have direct input on the appearance of the streetscape of Hyde Park. What is interesting for me is the mix of commercial design and public art that we deal with. But it's not just meetings and talk: we do some hands-on projects as well."

Bob Menapace - Resident

Projects & Other Ways to Help

Purpose: To lend a helping hand for different kinds of projects ranging from the Annual Clean-Up Day with your neighbors in Hyde Park, distributing “Shopping on Main Streets” bags at the Anderson Tree Lighting or preparing mailings and archiving news clippings in your home. (click here for more)

“I was a new home owner in Hyde Park when I encountered Hyde Park Main Streets. Volunteering provided a great opportunity for me to learn about the community that I was laying down roots in. My service on the Promotions Committee, allowed me to make meaningful contributions. For example, my whole family has participated in our semi-annual clean up projects and it helps us to feel like we are providing positive contributions to our town.”

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