Downtown Burlington is stewarded by the folks at the Burlington Downtown Corporation (BDC), a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to promoting downtown and offering support to existing and potential business and property owners. Burlington is an accredited program of the national Main Street Center and is a North Carolina Main Street Community, designated by the NC Department of Commerce and Main Street & Rural Planning Center.

The BDC is charged with administering the program at the local level and building a public-private partnership to spur economic development in partnership with the State agency. The mission of the BDC is to create an environment for downtown redevelopment by engaging community stakeholders and partners, and to inspire investment, business development, and job growth.

As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, Burlington, North Carolina is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by the National Main Street Center.

Staff

The BDC is staffed by a full-time Executive Director and a full-time Director of Operations and Communications.

Jessica Pasion,
Executive Director  
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Sara Beth Hardy,
Director of Operations
& Communications
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Board of Directors

The BDC is governed by a 13- to 15-member board of directors that is self-managed. Directors are drawn from the downtown community of property and business owners as well as from the community at large. In nominating board members an effort is made to include every interest that can bring resource and knowledge to the table in service of the organization’s mission. In addition to the 13-15 voting members, four ex-officio members make up the board, including a representative from the Alamance County Arts Council, and the following City of Burlington Departments:  Recreation and Parks, Planning and Economic Development, and Public Works. Additionally,  City of Burlington appoints a member of City Countil to serve as the BDC's City Council Liaison. The following individuals currently serve as board members:

Jeff Andrews,
President

Coleman Rich,
Vice President

Board
Members

From time to time, opportunities for board membership arise. Board members serve three-year staggered terms. If you are interested in board membership, please use the form below or contact us.

Gary Aherron,
LabCorp
 

Ervin Allen,
Alamance Community College,
Small Business Center

Jeff Andrews,
Vernon Law Firm
(retired)
 

Angela Ball,
The Rusted Bucket Tavern;
Rare Breed Tattoo;
Chassis Twisters

Jan Davis,
Alamance Burlington School System (retired)

Dale Greeson,
Apple, Bell, Johnson & Co., P.A. 

Howard Hawks,
NAIPT

Eric Henry,
TS Designs;
Company Shops Market;
Burlington Beer Works

Nolan Kirkman, ex-officio
City of Burlington,
Public Works Department

Kelly May, advisory board
Glen Raven, Inc.

Amy Nelson, ex-officio
City of Burlington,
Planning Department

Coleman Rich,
Elon University,
Love School of
Business

Matt Wall, advisory board
Holt, Longest, Wall,
Blaetz & Moseley, P.L.L.C.

Lisa Wolff, ex-officio
City of Burlington,
Recreation & Parks Department

Cary Worthy, ex-officio
Alamance County Arts Council

Ian Baltutis, City Council Liaison
Mayor, City of Burlington