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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, stimulate tourism and tell Saco’s story.”

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.

Come in We’re Open

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

Holly Star!

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

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

Fun in Saco!!!

Fun in Saco!!!

Fun in Saco!!!

Fun in Saco!!!

Saco…It’s Happening!

Thanks to the City of Saco!!!