With oars pointed in the same direction, these groups help carry us toward the revitalization vision.
Abilene Chamber of Commerce
Our parent organization leads a long-term plan of growth and development for downtown, that is inclusive of all the stakeholders. A key observation of the community’s Economic Development Strategic Plan is the importance
of enhancing the quality of life in the urban core of Abilene.
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Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau
Our chief marketing partner for promoting downtown as a premier destination for leisure travelers of all ages, the ACVB goal is to create and promote enjoyable, quality experiences for visitors.
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Abilene Cultural Affairs Council
A national model for leveraging cultural assets in downtown revitalization, Abilene was among the first Texas cities to understand the important economic role the arts can play in communities, and was one of the first five cultural districts in the state designated by the Texas Commission on the Arts.
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Abilene Industrial Foundation
AIF is responsible for marketing the city's economic development program, providing site selection assistance for new businesses, managing the business retention/expansion and serving as a liaison between education and business to help shape the Abilene workforce.
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City of Abilene
The Downtown Initiative enjoys the full support of Abilene city government and administration. We coordinate closely with the city manager’s office on the recruitment of real estate developers, entitlement issues and maintenance of the downtown district.
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Abilene Young Professionals
Abilene Young Professionals is a program of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce to attract, retain and engage young professionals in Abilene. Monthly networking events, a leadership forum and other events allow Millennial member professionals to get involved in Abilene civic issues.
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ADOBI (Abilene Developers, Owners of Business and Investors)
This group is loosely organized by the Downtown Initiative for local developers, business owners and investors to share visions, ideas and information. Irregular monthly meetings often include outside experts in real estate development related fields like tax credit financing and syndication, law, preservation, historic and affordable housing tax credits, etc.
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Abilene Preservation League
The Abilene Preservation League promotes increased public awareness and participates with other public and private organizations to save, restore and preserve historically significant structures in Abilene.
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Abilene Downtown Association
The mission of the Abilene Downtown Association is to promote and protect downtown businesses and the downtown community as a whole. Through close cooperation with the City of Abilene and civic organizations, ADA strives to continually improve the downtown community and entice new businesses to the area. In order to do this most effectively, ADA needs the support and input of all downtown businesses.
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Texas Downtown Association
Texas Downtown Association is the only independent, statewide nonprofit member organization dedicated to downtown development and revitalization. Members come from communities of all sizes and from every corner of Texas, and include city staff, nonprofits, businesses, individuals.
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