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Saco Main Street 2018 The Year in Review Our Mission Our mission is to grow a vibrant, inviting city by encouraging innovation and economic development. We spearhead collaborative efforts to support businesses and diversify the economy,


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Saco Main Street

2018 The Year in Review

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Our Mission

“Our mission is to grow a vibrant, inviting city by encouraging innovation and economic development. We spearhead collaborative efforts to support businesses and diversify the economy, stimulate tourism and tell Saco’s story.”

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2018 Highlights

  • Flags on Main Street – 3rd year
  • Adirondacks on Main Street – 3rd year
  • Main Street Maine Unified Web Presence www.MainStreetMaine.org
  • Over 3,500+ volunteer hours generated
  • “Come in We’re Open” program
  • Started The Saco Scoop with over 26,000 visitors to date.
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Come in We’re Open

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2018 Economic Highlights

New Businesses added to our city:

  • Expressions Boutique,
  • Lady and The Mench,
  • The Saco Scoop,
  • I HOP
  • Whimsical ME
  • 2019 additions: Cunningham Prosthetics, Maine Optometry, Ricettas
  • News stories on NewsCenter Maine, and ABC Channel 8
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Holly Star!

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Events for 2019

  • 2nd Annual Bark in the Park…A K-9 Celebration – June 1st 10 am to 2 pm
  • 49th Annual Sidewalk Art Festival – June 22nd 9 am to 4 pm
  • 3rd Annual Music in the Park…ing Lot - July 11th – August 15th Thursdays
  • 10th Annual Classic Car Show – July 27th 8 – 1 pm
  • Pumpkin Harvest Festival – October 19th 11 am to 4 pm
  • Holiday Festival and Parade of Lights – December 7th
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Positive Look Forward

  • Economic Collaboration with the City of Saco, The Chamber of Commerce

and the Heart of Biddeford

  • Community Collaboration with Parks and Rec and Age Friendly Saco
  • New development and businesses in our downtown
  • Aesthetic Improvements in the Downtown: Public Art Program, improved

Christmas lighting, new/improved flower displays

  • Develop Saco River access for all of the public
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Fun in Saco!!!

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Fun in Saco!!!

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Fun in Saco!!!

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Fun in Saco!!!

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Saco…It’s Happening!

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Thanks to the City of Saco!!!