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UJRO Committees

Organization

The Organization Committee builds a governing framework that includes a diverse representation of business and property owners, bankers, citizens, historians, public officials, chambers of commerce, and other preservation organizations. Everyone must work together in a long-term effort to renew uptown and maintain its stability into the future. The organization committee also develops leaders for the community's revitalization effort. The committee establishes priorities through comprehensive work plans, providing the organization with sustainable sources of revenue and volunteer development.

Chair: Hunter Williams

Madison Boeller
Tina Weber
Donna Cook
Janet Sanders
Scott Givens
Natalie Pannier

Design

The Design Committee enhances the visual attractiveness of uptown. This includes technical assistance and encouragement to building owners toward the restoration and rehabilitation of historic structures, street and alley cleanup, colorful banners and landscaping. Attention must be paid to safe and efficient infrastructure, including streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and the appearance of storefronts, signs, street lights, window displays and graphic materials. Design improvements should be developed through a public-private partnership by reinvestment of public and private dollars in uptown.

Chair: Jess Girard

Cassi Holcomb

Susan Hahs

Andrea Talley

Donna Cook

Carla Jordan

Carol Horst

Lisa Miget

Economic Vitality

The Economic Committee analyzes current market forces to develop long-term solutions; recruiting new businesses and strengthening the existing competitiveness of the traditional merchants and service businesses, while diversifying the economic base; creatively converting unused space for new uses, and working closely with the Design Committee to seek appropriate solutions for historic commercial buildings that will ensure their continued occupancy, maintenance, and preservation.

Chair: Terry Baker

Tina Weber
Ellen Kirchdoerfer
Mark Strickland
Brandi Bass
Janna Clifton
Aly Hiett
Cory Demyan

Promotions

The Promotion Committee projects a positive, unified image to identify uptown as a gathering place. Revitalization programs market the district and the community through a series of targeted activities such as special events and festivals, which highlight the local culture, art, music, dance and traditions that gives our community its unique identity.

Chair: 

Lisa Walker
Julie Mouser
Angie Stroder
Natalie Pannier
Shannon Elfrink
Chris Elfrink
Michelle Doughten-Weber
Hailey Bauwens
Dana French-Shirrell

Interested in volunteering?

Do you love Uptown Jackson?

Have you ever wanted to invest in the growing Uptown area but don’t know how to get started?

We are always looking for volunteers to help with event planning in committees, event set-up/take-down/etc, event promotion, and other administrative tasks around the office. 

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