Main Street Arkansas and the Camden Downtown Network presented an honorable mention award to two Camden property owners for Outstanding Downtown Impact on Thursday April 14 at Nelle Jane Dawson Park in downtown Camden.
Travis Daniel and Mike Tidwell were honored for their work in the restoration of Adams Avenue.
Greg Phillips, Director of Main Street Arkansas said " As you all know, the 100 block of Adams Avenue is enjoying a revival. The impact is wonderful to see and the positive changes brought to downtown are enjoyed by business owners, citizens and visitors alike Building renovations, by property owners Mike Tidwell and Travis Daniel, have brought a tremendous sense of renewal to the downtown area. Mike implemented a unique paint treatment to the upper half of his property and Daniel's property benefited from consultations with technical assistance staff from Main Street Arkansas. The improvements have attracted new businesses, one of those being a new coffee shop which will open in a few weeks and will be a welcome addition to the downtown business mix. This business was the recent recipient of a grant for new flooring from the Camden Downtown Network."
Daniel said, " This is such an honor, I'm excited to see all the great changes happening in downtown Camden."
Charlotte Young, Director of the Camden Downtown Network stated, "Camden Downtown Network is excited to see Main Street Arkansas recognize the improvements being made on Adams Avenue. We know the project is not completed yet, but we look forward to that coming over the next few months, year or so and are excited about doing other things Camden can be recognized for.
' Since 1984, Main Street Arkansas has been a leading advocate for downtown revitalization providing resources, education and professional assistance to spark life into Arkansas's traditional commercial areas. The Main Street Arkansas team works closely with the 22 local Main Street programs and 18 Downtown Network Communities across the state. Main Street Arkansas staff members include: Greg Phillips, director; Susan Shaddox, interior design consultant; Hannah Ratzlaff, exterior design consultant; and Mark Miller, small business consultant. Main Street focuses on a four point approach as laid out by Main Street America which centers on Economic Vitality, Design, Promotion and Organization.
Photo courtesy of Camden Downtown Network The area above Hollis Evans Floral and Whats Cookin? receives a fresh coat of paint courtesy of the Camden Downtown Network.
Photo courtesy of Camden Downtown Network Flooring is installed at A Cup of Joe, a new coffee shop opening downtown, one of many improvements popping up downtown.