In 1984, the Greater Hammonton Chamber of Commerce established a sub-committee called the Hammonton Revitalization Corporation (HRC), a 501 C non-profit organization, to address the dilapidated conditions of Downtown Hammonton. The HRC, along with town leaders, applied to become a Main Street program in 1992. On June 3, 1993, Hammonton officially became a Main Street New Jersey program.

 

MainStreet Hammonton uses the unique economic development tool, the Main Street Four Point Approach. This approach is implemented by the efforts of four committees: Outreach, Promotion, Design and Economic Vitality.

 

Did you know, MainStreet Hammonton…

• Leveraged millions of dollars in federal and state grants for street and sidewalk improvements.

• Reduced Downtown store vacancies, attracted many new retail stores, eateries and art venues.

• Improved business retention by offering sign/façade design grant services and business training seminars.

• Improved community spirit and town pride by creating and successfully planning annual Downtown traditions such as Cruisin MainStreet, Easter Eggstravaganza, Downtown Trick or Treat and Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting.

• Beautified the look of Downtown by organizing downtown clean-ups and planting seasonal flowers using resources from yearly fundraising initiatives and the help of volunteer services.

• Helped create the Hammonton Art District which includes the regionally acclaimed Eagle Theatre, the Hammonton Noyes Museum of Stockton University, the Hammonton Arts Center and Hammonton Artist Studios.

• Developed a new, dynamic downtown brand, “Live Well” and directed numerous state grants to effectively incorporate a comprehensive marketing campaign to promote Downtown Hammonton as a desirable regional destination.