Hart Economic and Community Development 2-yr Snap Shot
Feb 2020- Feb 2022 Activity Report
MISSION STATEMENT to develop and implement creative community-based strategies to enhance economic opportunity through educational partnerships, a consolidated infrastructure system, regional collaboration, business retention and attraction, high quality of life, and a strong sense of community.
New businesses
Stellas
Dogwood Community Development
Trucking Office
5-Star Realty
Jellico Cosmetic Tattooing
Lakeside Bagel & Smoothie Bar
Tractor Supply
Lavender Hill Lake House Air BNB
Auto Zone
Biggby
Pixel Grafix Studio
Hart Village Market
Expansions - new locations
Gray & Co Expansion
Oceana Family Chiropractic PC
Main Street Medical
Oceana Land Title
Income generated
TIFA Property Improvement Grant Investments $55,839
Match on Main Grant Recipient $50,000
Gift Card Incentive $82,800
MCACA Grant for Music on Commons $ 4,000
HEART, John Gurney Park, Historic District Websites $30,000
Discover Oceana Business Directory Website $ 5,000
Shop Local Video reaching over 41,000 $ 5,000
First Impression Tourism Grant $ 4,000
Donations $23,000
Ceres Acquisition Savings $80,000
TOTAL $339,639
Annual savings (ongoing)
Downtown Office Rent & Utilities Savings $ 7,800
Admin Support to TIFA $45,000
New TIFA Plan (corrected capture calculations) $150,000
TOTAL $202,800
SUMMARY:
$340,000 Income generated since March 2020
$203,000 Amount saved or generated annually
16 New and expanding businesses (including new locations)