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Downtown Milford Inc.
Mission
WHAT?
Downtown Milford Inc. is a non-profit community organization that
promotes quality development of the traditional central business
district of Milford, Delaware.
WHERE?
The Downtown Milford District includes most of the historic downtown
business area of Milford centered on the intersection of Walnut Street
and the Mispillion River.
WHO?
Members of DMI are businesses and residents of the downtown area and
anyone else who would like to contribute to the improvement of this
vital part of Milford. DMI's volunteer board of directors and
committees are responsible for planning and implementing various
projects, with the assistance of a paid Executive Director.
WHY?
The member of DMI want to preserve this area's rich historic
heritage and bring new life and purpose to it. We have focused
on:
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developing the area's
infrastructure through projects such as the Downtown Streetscape Program
and the Mispillion Riverwalk;
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improving the quality of
our downtown real estate through programs such as our matching grant for
structural and facade improvements program;
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attracting and supporting
businesses which can make the most productive use of the downtown real
estate, for example through our revolving small business loan program;
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organizing and/or
supporting community events in the downtown area such as Saturday
Farmers' Market, Bug & Bud Festival, Milford Historic Home Tour,
Riverwalk Festival, Santa's House, and many more.
WHEN?
DMI members and supporters have been meeting on a regular basis since
1993. Currently, DMI Board of Directors' Meetings are held at 7
p.m. on the first Thursday of each month in the Milford Public Library
Meeting Room.
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