About
Crowley Main Street has been the lead organization engaged in the revitalization of Downtown Crowley since February 1999, when the City of Crowley was designated a Louisiana Main Street Community. Crowley Main Street has facilitated significant investment for Crowley’s downtown area over the years to create a vibrant downtown district where locals want to be and others want to visit. For our efforts, we were recognized in 2017 by the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation with the Main Street Award for preservation.
We are affiliated with Louisiana Main Street and the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s National Main Street Center, and we follow the tenants of the national and state main street programs.
The Main Street Program is designed to restore the downtown area as a viable marketplace and the center of community activity. It is a program that builds on the downtown’s total image; therefore, the approach is an incremental one that utilizes the Four Point Approach™.
Crowley Main Street utilizes the four-point ‘Main Street’ approach to continue down this path of preservation and economic development. The Main Street Approach is most effective in places where community residents have a strong emotional, social, and civic connection and are motivated to get involved and make a difference, which we think describes Crowley’s business owners and investors perfectly! The four points of the Main Street Transformation Strategy include:
- Economic Vitality
- Design
- Promotion
- Organization
Main Street Approach
The goal of the Crowley Main Street program is to stimulate downtown economic development in Crowley by:
- Encouraging cooperation and building leadership in the downtown business community
- Creating a positive image for downtown Crowley by promoting the main street district as an exciting place to live, shop and invest
- Improving downtown Crowley’s image by enhancing its physical appearance and fostering a local historic preservation ethic
- Stimulating business growth by creating a diverse downtown business mix
- Hosting community events that reflect Crowley’s diversity, strong sense of community and unique geographic setting
Our Mission
Crowley Main Street’s mission is to preserve, revitalize, and promote the historic cultural, social, and economic significance of Crowley’s Downtown Commercial Historic District to create a healthy, vibrant environment for all.
Our Board
![Darlene](http://crowleymainstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Darlene.png)
President
Darlene Thibodeaux
![Ben](http://crowleymainstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ben.png)
Member
Ben
Doughty
![Greg](http://crowleymainstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Greg.png)
Vice President
Gregory
Cormier
![Jada](http://crowleymainstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jada.png)
Member
Jada
Simon
![Shonnetta](http://crowleymainstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Shonnetta.png)
Member
Shonnetta
Green
![Alicia](http://crowleymainstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Alicia.png)
Secretary
Alicia Broussard
![Patti](http://crowleymainstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Patti.png)
Member
Patti
Lawrence
![Jill](http://crowleymainstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jill.png)
Advisor
Jill
Habetz
![Christie](http://crowleymainstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Christie.png)
Treasurer
Christie
Auger
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Member
Madison
Meaux
![Connie](http://crowleymainstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Connie.png)
Advisor
Connie
John
![Katie](http://crowleymainstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Katie.png)
Member
Katie
Chiasson
![Untitled design (12)](http://crowleymainstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-12.png)
Member
Shontize
Brown
Our Staff
![Amber](http://crowleymainstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Amber.png)
Executive Director
Amber
Hargrave
![Hank](http://crowleymainstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Hank.png)
Assistant Director
Hank
Capel
NEWS
Crowley Main Street Launches YouTube Channel!
Bringing Local Charm to the Digital World! Crowley Main Street has taken a significant step in connecting with the community and beyond by launching its official YouTube channel. Known for its vibrant local culture, historic architecture, and lively events, Crowley...
Back to School Movie Day at Historic Rice Theater
Back to School Movie Day at the Historic Rice Theater in Downtown Crowley, Louisiana As summer's warmth gives way to the crisp promise of fall, and students of all ages prepare for another school year, there's a special event in downtown...
![May is Historic Preservation Month!](https://crowleymainstreet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/before.png)
May is Historic Preservation Month!
Historic Preservation Month, observed each May, celebrates the diverse heritage of communities across the United States. It highlights the importance of preserving historical sites, structures, and artifacts that embody the cultural, architectural, and social history...
Crowley Main Street Announces Facade Improvement Grant Program
Application Deadline is May 31st. (Crowley, LA) – Crowley Main Street has just launched its 4th year of a program to enhance the economic vitality and character of the city’s main street district. The Crowley Main Street Façade Improvement Grant Program allocates...