ABOUT

The mission of Cambridge Main Street is to enhance the business and residential environment in downtown Cambridge by balancing historic preservation with economic development while retaining and enticing entrepreneurs; and to create positive partnerships that promote an attractive and cultural downtown district.

In early 2003, a small group of citizens, business owners and public officials began working towards a plan to breathe new life into the historic district  of downtown Cambridge. Like many small communities, retailers struggled to compete with shopping malls and big box retailers; students went off to college, but few returned. The solution was the proven strategies of the Main Street Four-Point Approach™. Cambridge became an official Main Street community in January of 2004.

Our Historic District encompasses the downtown shopping area; our main street is Wheeling Avenue which is old Route 40 - the National Road. Located at the crossroads of Interstates 70 & 77, Cambridge is nestled in the scenic, rolling hills of southeast Ohio. It serves as the county seat of Guernsey County.

Cambridge Main Street committees meet each month and we welcome anyone to attend.  The monthly meeting times, places and contacts are listed below:

DESIGN:
(Educating/offering good advice on buildings, aesthetics, beautification)
Meets at 8am the 2nd THURSDAY of each month
At Davis Architectural Group offices 841 Steubenville Avenue
Chair: Ron Van Wey 740-432-3976  RON@davisarchgroup.com

ECONOMIC RESTRUCTURING:
(Monitoring economic conditions of district’s businesses)
Meets at 8am the 2nd TUESDAY of each month
At Wachovia Securities,   553 Wheeling Avenue
Chair:  Tom Davey 740-439-4500  tommy.davey@wachoviasec.com

ORGANIZATION:
(Fundraising, promoting the program, manage staff, volunteer & finances)
Meets at noon the 3rd TUESDAY of each month
At the Guernsey County Administration Building, 627 Wheeling Avenue
Chair:  Scott Robinson 740-432-5611  Scott.Robinson2@nationalcity.com

PROMOTIONS:
(Understanding the downtown market, determine niche, seek new promotions)
Meets at 8am the 2nd Thursday of each month
At the Guernsey County Administration Building, 627 Wheeling Avenue
Chair:  Karen Boyer 740-432-5605  kboyer@yourradioplace.com