The
Benefits of Membership:
Why belong
to any organization, what is the benefit of any membership and finally why is
it important to pay for that membership? Being a member of any organization is
probably one of those unique American things that differentiate us from the
rest of the world. Membership in the Oak Ridge Revitalization Effort is about
uniting people with a common love for our historic shopping areas. Members
include all business sectors, provide a united forum for
communication with City Government, work on the promotion of historic Oak Ridge
and provide volunteers for events, festivals and projects for the area.
The real benefit from
membership in the Oak Ridge Revitalization Effort is the ability to network
with others with a similar interest in Oak Ridge. Build relationships that
support member businesses and help new businesses of any kind develop and grow
in our city. Help find locations for new business and help
keep our historic areas looking and functioning at their best. The members of Oak
Ridge Revitalization Effort include some of the oldest and most successful
businesses in Oak Ridge. This group of business owners alone provides
an invaluable resource for achieving success in member businesses. Membership
also comes with many ways to efficiently and affordability promotes your
endeavor whether in retail, service or hospitality related sectors.
Living in the historic housing? If so you also share a common need for
communication as a unit on issues such as parking and
services.
Join Oak Ridge
Revitalization Effort and be a part of what makes Oak Ridge great. Enjoy
fellowship with giving people that give to our effort and become a lover of Oak
Ridge.
ORRE’s immediate plans include:
- Working with the East Tennessee Community Design Center to develop a viable design plan for our district
- Webpage links to available property in the district
- Weekly activities in each center for community participation
- Community Christmas Tree Lighting
- Evening With The Arts
- Gingerbread House Exhibit
- Mardi Gras Bead Toss
We've
Done A Variety Of Projects
Through a
comprehensive approach to revitalization; the ORRE serves the community through
the following:
- Weekly Farmer’s Market
- Lavender Festival
- Taste of Oak Ridge
- Pumpkin Fest
- Scarecrow Contest
- Santa In The Grove
We're Strengthening Revitalization Projects
- Technical assistance and information
- Monthly merchant meeting to give businesses a voice
- A monthly newsletter for members
- An active ORRE webpage
- Applying for grant programs
- Advocating for the district through the Mayor & City Council
- Actively recruiting new businesses
- ORRE members shop at and support other ORRE member businesses
Benefits of ORRE Membership include
- Making a positive difference in the health, vitality, and livability of historic Oak Ridge
- Access to Membership Database
- Notary Service
- Networking Opportunities
- Opportunity to work on Community Events
- Having a voice with what happens in Oak Ridge
- Problem solving agency for concerns a business may have with the City, other business owners, etc.
