Committees

The Organization Committee provides guidance and direction on operations, fundraising and volunteers. 

You might like this committee if you have an interest in accounting, leadership, legal issues or are a downtown property owner. 

Projects: Volunteer recruitment, fundraising, reporting, administrative tasks

Committee Chair: Brenda Parman

The Design Committee enhances the visual appearance of downtown through the arts, building rehabilitation, landscaping and streetscaping. 

You might like this committee if you have an interest in architecture, real estate, construction, history, interior design, art, etc.

Projects: Alley activation, seasonal decorations, cleanup events, facade improvement, design standards

Committee Chair: Ann Hogue

The Promotion Committee markets downtown and identifies it as a gathering place through special events.

You might like this committee if you love people and activities, have an advertising or promotions background, or enjoy telling people about your hometown.

Projects: Highway sign project, Farmers Market, 726 Day, special events

Committee Chair: Tonya McCampbell

The Economic Vitality Committee develops long-term solutions to strengthen the economic base of downtown. This committee has absorbed the Albany Chamber of Commerce in order to avoid a duplication of efforts and volunteers. 

You might like this committee if you are a business owner, realtor or have an interest in small business and economic development. 

Projects: Ribbon cuttings, event assistance, business inventory

Meetings: The Economic Vitality Committee holds Community Lunches for business owners and interested residents on the third Wednesday of the month at noon at Poppa's Family Restaurant. These are casual gatherings and open to anyone. 

Committee Chair: Mackenzie Manring