The Levelland Main Street, has announced they are proud to partner with Tanner Terrell Edward Jones, who is truly “making” a difference.
The 2022-2023 Main Street Board has been visionary in their approach to funding future Main Street Revitalization projects.
While Sip and Swirl, is their largest fundraiser, it has been wonderfully supported over the years, yet they know that if they don’t continue to find new ways to develop funds for future projects then Main Street won’t continue to grow.
That is why the board has created the Main Street Makers Program.
“People love to see their donations in action. They want to know that those dollars have truly made a difference, and what better way to inspire giving, than to offer a selection of projects that inspire them, at a price point that fits. We want people to look around downtown and be able to say we did that,” said Main Street Manager Tania Moody.
The Main Street Makers Program includes six levels of support: Main Street Visionary, Missioner, Mosaic, Streetscape, Movement and Member. Each level can be a one time donation or monthly. They range from $10 a month to $425 per month with the top tier being a one time gift of $10,000.
The vision is for this to allow individuals and businesses to help shape downtown into a place of their making. From new mosaics, to street-scapes, murals, seating, art installations, fountains, lighting, reading nooks and more.
Terrell, owner, operator of the downtown Levelland Edward Jones location, was the first to make a selection, Main Street Mosaic Member. His gift installed an additional mosaic handrail that will serve his clients and many others visiting the West side of the square, for year’s to come.
Terrell collaborated with Main Street on a design for each side of his handrail and once approved, went into production. The two mosaics pay homage to the financial industry as Edward Jones encourages you to plan for the future as they help you “Make sense of investing!”
Since 2021, funds raised by the Levelland Main Street program have refurbished 22 trash cans, added more pedestrian signage, created new ways to advertise downtown by partnering with the Mallet Event Center, Walmart and billboard signage. Main Street has installed 44 new planters, 43 new handrails, and 86 new mosaics.
In the works is a new downtown park, four giant planters with 16 more mosaics.
The Levelland Main Street is grateful for the continued support and investment that so many make in downtown. It is their hope that others will see this as an opportunity to help create the space they want to see and enjoy.
Every dollar makes a difference downtown. They have already had another wonderful organization reach out to create two more mosaics for downtown and are excited to share that with the community upon installation at a later date.
If anyone is interested in becoming a Main Street Maker, contact the Main Street Program at 806-894-9079 or email Tania Moody at tmoody@levellandtexas.org.
Downtown Levelland is “living the life mosaic; “making genuine connections through various mediums that bring people together to create something beautiful. Their vision is that the Levelland Main Street District will be a vibrant destination with treasured businesses that provide friendly shopping opportunities, unique entertainment venues, and quality culinary experiences in a revitalized historic district.
Their mission is to revitalize and preserve the Levelland Main Street District by attracting visitors and businesses, creating quality of life events and promoting the historic integrity through the utilization of the fourpoint approach (design, economic vitality, organization, and promotion.)
Levelland held it’s check presentation June 27th, on the site of its soon to be Farmer’s Market Park. Many citizens turned out along with local T-Mobile employees to celebrate this incredible investment. The Mayor welcomed the crowd, Moody talked about the project and extended the Main Street Program’s gratitude for the gift and the trust given to parlay these funds into something extraordinary for the community.
Eddie Flores, regional manager talked about T-Mobiles investment in small towns and the partnership they hope will grow and thrive for years to come.
A few of the smaller attendees, looking forward to a new park in Levelland, came with bikes in tow and added smiles to the bright pink event at 5th and Avenue G.
Moving forward with exciting events on their timeline, the Main Street group will be hosting their Annual Trunk or Treat which is will be presented by the Levelland Noon Lions Club this year. The event is slated for October 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Levelland downtown area.
The Main Street team will be holding a haunted house at Studebakers located at 520 Avenue H. Additionally, there will be free candy, games and costumes are encouraged for children and adults as there will be costume contests for children, high school and college students and adults.
The contest will include prizes and will take place at the gazebo located on the courthouse lawn beginning roughly at 7 p.m.
This year, Main Street will have posters placed at downtown merchants businesses along with grocery stores such as Walmart and United Supermarkets. The poster will contain a QR Code where individuals who want to give away candy can scan it.
Moody explained it could be an opportunity for individuals with businesses who would like to promote themselves could give out goody bags filled with candy or set up a table that has additional information about themselves. However, those individuals who sign up must hand out candy in some form or fashion.