OCALA MAIN STREET, INC,
OCALA, FLORIDA

Ocala Main Street, Incorporated (OMS) is a nonprofit organization focused on revitalizing the downtown area of Ocala, Florida. Established as one of the original five Main Street communities in Florida in 1985, OMS is dedicated to maintaining and improving its community's core through volunteer-driven efforts. Beyond being merely a merchants' association, it employs the National Main Street 4-Point Approach for downtown development: organization, promotion, design, and economic restructuring. OMS aims to strengthen the district's economy by implementing market-driven business retention and development strategies. It operates with financial backing from the Ocala/Marion Chamber & Economic Partnership, the City of Ocala, as well as board members and businesses. The National Main Street program advises a diversified funding approach that includes municipal support, event revenue, and contributions from corporations, local businesses, and community patrons. The organization has successfully garnered both financial assistance and volunteer support from various stakeholders within the community. This broad-based support is crucial for OMS's mission, emphasizing its role not just in revitalizing but sustaining downtown Ocala's growth. As it works towards economic rejuvenation, Ocalas Main Street has established itself as a pivotal force in maintaining Ocala as a vibrant and economically viable community. The corporation is registered in Florida under the state code DOMNP with a filing number N15000009318. Incorporated on September 23, 2015, it is headquartered at PO Box 302, OCALA, FL, 34478. The contact phone number for OMS is (352) 629-8051, and further information can be found on their website: ocalamainstreet.com. Key individuals in the organization include Ted Schatt as President, Tim Rogers as Treasurer, and Brittney L Bishop serving as Vice President.