Mendon DDA
The Mendon Downtown Development Authority was established in October 1985 to help with any expansions or upgrades to the downtown district. Since its inception, the DDA has upgraded many areas of the water main, new street lights, put in a road, water and sewer lines in the Industrial park
Todd Haynes- Vice Chairman
Kitty Buchner - Trustee
Richard Snyder - Trustee
Pat Vrobel - Trustee
Jim Carlson - Trustee
Kim Foghino - Trustee
FEBRUARY
The DDA is looking for new members - any business owner/affiliate is welcome to apply for a trustee position. The Chair and Vice Chair position are elected by the board at their September meeting. A full board consists of nine (9) members who serve a four (4) year term. Anyone interested contact the Village Office for an application.
JANUARY
A new business will soon be opening in town. It is called 'Salud' and will be featuring mexican cuisine. Carlos Lemus and Karen Rodebaugh are leasing 429 W. Main Street and are in the process of having the building brought up to code. They are hoping to be open for business by mid January. Welcome to Mendon.
DECEMBER
The DDA is sponsoring a Christmas Decorating contest for the downtown businesses. Business owners and any non-profit or charitable groups are encouraged to decorate the downtown store fronts. Cash prizes are awarded to the three most tastefully decorated store fronts.
OCTOBER 2009
The DDA and Downtown Businesses are sponsoring a FALL FEST on October 31st.
The Library will be providing pumpkins and paint for a PUMPKIN PAINTING CONTEST. Children can go to the library on Saturday, October 17 from 10:00 to 1:00 or Thursday, October 22 from 3:00 to 6:00 to decorate a pumpkin which will then be displayed in the businesses and the public will vote for their favorites on Halloween day.
Hair Care on the River will be doing face painting for $5.00. There will be lots of activities, contests, refreshments, a petting zoo and crafters for everyones enjoyment. The events start at 9:00 and run to 3:00, so come downtown and check out the fun!!. If you have any questions or would like to be involved contact Jennifer at Hair Care on the River 269-496-7423 or Lisa at the Library 269-496-4865.
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In 1993, the Mendon Council purchased approximately 82 acres of farm land for the express purpose of establishing an Industrial Park. T H Plastics purchased 5 acres for expansion. Byron Dell established an automotive repair shop in 2001. With a grant from the State, Mendon Parkway was put in with along with water and sewer facilities. In 2006 Steve Kline and Tim Howard purchased property and established Closer to Investments. WLC Company purchased 3 acres in the North East section for a cell tower.
Currently there are 2 businesses with purchase options.
AUGUST 2009
Bison Laser Graphics is in the process of purchasing one of the buildings and in fact has already moved in most of the equipment needed to get the business up and going downtown. They will have a selection of retail merchandise available for walk in customers.
JULY 2009
The DDA has purchased 3 buildings in the downtown area. The buildings will be remodeled and then open for rental or puchase. Anyone interested or know of anyone looking to open a business contact John Hyden (Village Manager).
August 2008
Over the last two years the Mendon DDA has been putting in new water main and a new water plant in the Industrial Park. The DDA received a CDBG to help finance a portion of this project. The project involved watermain upgrades to serve the needs of IAC, iron filtration system improvements and a a new deep well. The project is currently in the last stages of completion at this time.
November 2008
The new water plant is now online! Everything is connected and the water tower is more efficient then ever. Thanks everyone for your support and patience. Had a problem with the new water plant - it was producing more water than the pump could handle. Adjustments have been made and we are now in the process of doing more testing to make sure everything is pumping and flowing correctly.
Centennial was the first to install a dish on the cell tower in the park and now Alltel is in the process of installing a dish.
DDA minutes available
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