A Community Defining its Own Future
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.
The BDC is staffed by a full-time Executive Director, a full-time Director of Operations and Communications, and is currently staffed by a part-time Office Administrator.
Jessica Pasion,
Executive Director
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Sara Beth Hardy,
Director of Operations
& Communications
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Lisa Marinis,
Office Administrator
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The BDC is governed by a 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 resources and knowledge to the table in service of the organization’s mission. In addition to the 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, the City of Burlington appoints a member of City Council to serve as the BDC's City Council Liaison. The following individuals currently serve as board members:
Jeff Andrews,
President
Coleman Rich,
Vice President
Howard Hawks,
Secretary
Dale Greeson,
Treasurer
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.
Download the picture directory of the BDC Board of Directors here.
Ervin Allen,
Alamance Community College,
Small Business Center
Jeff Andrews,
Vernon Law Firm
(retired)
Angela Ball,
The Rusted Bucket Tavern;
Rare Breed Tattoo
Jan Davis,
Alamance Burlington School System
(retired)
Dale Greeson,
Apple, Bell, Johnson & Co., P.A.
Howard Hawks,
NAIPT
Holly Treadwell,
The Blend & co.
Ben Harris,
STEAM Junction;
Alamance Makers Guild
Madison Taylor,
Elon University, Advancement
Nathan Page,
City of Graham
Peter Bishop, ex-officio
City of Burlington,
Economic Development Department
Eric Henry,
TS Designs;
Burlington Beer Works
Nolan Kirkman, ex-officio
City of Burlington,
Public Works Department
Coleman Rich,
Elon University,
Love School of Business
Jeff Wilkins,
Wilkins Design Group
Lisa Wolff, ex-officio
City of Burlington,
Recreation & Parks Department
Cary Worthy, ex-officio
Alamance County Arts Council
Casey Lewis,
Owl & Rabbit Gallery;
Beechwood Metalworks
Ian Baltutis, City Council Liaison
Mayor, City of Burlington
Gary Aherron,
LabCorp
Brad Harmon,
Syntech Signs
Kelly May,
Glen Raven, Inc.
Matt Wall,
Holt, Longest, Wall,
Blaetz & Moseley, P.L.L.C.
