MBA Committees
MBA committees help MBA make a difference on MacArthur. An overview of the MBA Committees are below, with links to detailed information and to volunteer. Please sign up and help us improve MacArthur!
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Business Retention, Membership & Marketing Committee
The mission of the Business Retention & Expansion Committee is to support local businesses through education and marketing assistance. It strives, through market analysis, to recruit new businesses that support the economic fabric of MacArthur Boulevard.
Brief overview of responsibilities:
- Develop a list of financial incentives for new and existing businesses on MacArthur Boulevard.
- Develop and maintain a list of available MacArthur Real Estate and list the openings on the website and a list of the owners of all vacant buildings on MacArthur.
- Work with the Marketing and Membership committees to hold ribbon cuttings for new businesses locating on the Boulevard.
Membership Committee
The mission of the Membership committee is to ensure ongoing leadership and resources to continue MBBA’s mission and attain MBBA’s goals. This committee also handles the fundraising, public relations, and volunteer management of the organization.
Brief overview of responsibilities:
- Plan and implement an annual membership drive.
- Work with the Special Events Committee to provide member-retention events.
- Recruit new board members to further Board development.
- Seek new volunteers for the organization through the Neighborhood Ambassador program.
Events & Neighbors Committee
The mission of the Events & Neighbors Committee is to provide opportunities for businesses and neighbors to get to know and support each other, promote neighborhood membership and involvement, bring shoppers to MacArthur and raise awareness of MacArthur Boulevard as a shopping destination.
Brief overview of responsibilities:
- Annual MacART Fest.
- Organize events beneficial to members.
- Seek new volunteers for the organization through the Neighborhood Ambassador program.
- Adopt-A-Street events and “Clean Up / Green Up” campaign.
- Build relationships with government, neighbors & neighborhood associations, business & property owners.
- Build a strong connection between police and businesses.
Marketing Committee
The mission of the Marketing Committee is to manage the “Boulevard brand” and overall strategy for promoting the Boulevard’s unique qualities and to create a fun and vibrant environment.
Brief overview of responsibilities:
- Boulevard branding and marketing strategy; manage promotions, advertising and public relations.
- Provide cooperative marketing programs with MBBA members.
- Maintain the website, email, and publicity via radio, newspaper, online and by supporting community events.
Streetscape, Zoning & Infrastructure Committee
The mission of the Streetscape, Zoning & Infrastructure Committee is to create a welcoming atmosphere and enhance the look and feel of MacArthur Boulevard for residents and visitors.
Brief overview of responsibilities:
- Curb Appeal Grants for businesses to improve the exterior of their properties.
- Signage and an entry garden at MacArthur, Wabash and Stanford Avenue.
- Quarterly drive-around assessment of nuisances and zoning violations; work with City Public Works Dept on ordinance enforcement of nuisance violations.
- Zoning code awareness & checklist of violations.
- Implement identified initiatives for zoning with the City of Springfield.
- Work with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and other State and Federal Agencies to obtain funding for streetscape and strategic projects.