The MBDC is to stabilize, revitalize and rejuvenate Millvale’s neighborhoods, through the development of housing, businesses and skills of individuals. The MBDC recognizes the collaboration of the diverse talents and skills of people within the community as an integral part of the process.
MBDC Membership
The MBDC features three levels of membership:
$75 Standard Membership
$150 Network Membership
$200 Premium Membership
All memberships include the following:
Membership Directory
Networking opportunities
Newsletter
Internet Advertising
MBDC Speaker Series
2010 Meeting Dates
January 12
7:30 am
February 9
5:30 pm
March 9
7:30 am
April 13
5:30 pm
May 11
7:30 am
June 8
5:30 pm
July 13
7:30 am
August 10
5:30 pm
September 14
7:30 am
October 12
5:30 pm
November 9
7:30 am
November 30
4:30 pm Mixer
A voice for your issues
Network Memberships alsofeatures an expanded membership
directory and an additional network program dedicated to network members
only.
The Premium Membership includes all standard and network features and
includes a free web page for one year (page includes building, installation,
maintenance and tracking reports).
The MBDC is currently working on numerous projects including the GAPP project, the Elm Street 5 Year Plan and Revitalization Study, Brew Festival and Millvale Days. In addition, the MBDC is working closely with the Borough to find funding for infrastructure projects and develop the entrance property to Millvale.
To mobilize the resources available in the community, both public and private agency and individual, in support of economic growth and revitalization in the Borough ofMillvale.
To disseminate information of and promote interest in the preservation, history, culture and architecture in Millvale.
To implement programs to address the social, economic, educational and developmental needs of the citizens of Millvale.
To support projects to revitalize business districts and neighborhoods.
To advise and acquaint the public and community based non-profits on the community and economic development projects.
MBDC Committees
Clean, Safe and Green
Clean, Safe and Green will organize programs such as neighborhood watches, and clean-up crews. Clean, Safe and Green promotes safety focusing on providing safe routes for children to walk/bike to school, for residents to access commercial developments, and for recreation.
Clean bridges the gap between safety and greening ensuring that neighborhoods are liter free. Clean also, addresses littered vacant lots, illegal dumping areas that are often opportunity zones for crimes to take place.
Greening is relevant to a neighborhood’s image, appearance, and health issues.
Design
The Design committee will evaluate Main Street Façade Grants and work to enhance the physical appearance of Millvale by rehabilitating historic buildings, encouraging supportive new construction, developing sensitive design management systems, and long-term planning. The goal is to create an inviting atmosphere through window displays, parking areas, signs, sidewalks, streetlights, and landscaping; good design conveys a visual message about what Millvale is and what it has to offer.
Economic Restructuring and Neighbors
The Economic restructuring committee focuses on strengthening Millvale’s existing economic base while finding ways to expand it to meet new opportunities -- and challenges from outlying development. Economic Restructuring helps existing downtown businesses expand and recruit new ones and converts unused space into productive property. The committee will also aid residents in strategies to homeownership.
Sustainable Organization
The Sustainable Organization committee coordinates activities, programs, and getting everyone working towards common goals. The committee is capable of operating flexibly and efficiently, often through collaborating with other groups and public agencies. The goal is ensuring that efforts in Millvale continue after public funding for operations end. Sustainable means having stability in leadership, governance, finances, and staffing.
Promotion (Image and Identity)
The Promotion committee markets Millvale’s assets to customers, potential investors, new businesses, local citizens and visitors. The Promotion committee markets Millvale’s unique characteristics through advertising, retail promotional activities, special events, and marketing campaigns.
Image refers to how the neighborhood is viewed by non-residents and Identity is more closely tied to whether residents become engaged in their own community.
