Hammond Farmers & Artisans Market
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Our vision is that Hammond is a place where preservation and progress coexist in pursuits of nurturing a thriving community. Our work is rooted in community engagement that instills local pride to support innovation and sustainable growth for Downtown Hammond. Downtown Hammond Earned the Designation of a Great American Main Street in 2022 The Downtown Development District (DDD) Board of Directors are the governing authority of the agency. Each member is nominated from property or businesses owners within the district and officially appointed by the Hammond City Council. Board meetings are typically held on the third Friday of each month at 9:00am in the City Council Chambers (312 E. Charles St. Hammond LA 70401). Open Seats Nominations Include:Term Appointment until December 31, 2027Nomination period rolling; Open Until Filled West Side Business/Property Owner (1) Board Chairman Farmers Market Committee Chair Largest Assessed Property Seat Board Vice Chairman Design Committee Chair Tangipahoa Chamber of Commerce Seat Marketing Committee Chair Largest Assessed Property Seat Residential Committee Chair City of Hammond Mayor Seat Finance Chair Largest Assessed Property Seat Events Committee Chair East Side Property/Business Owner We have the best job in town. Here’s we make dreams happen in Hammond. The Hammond Downtown Development District was created as a political subdivision by the Louisiana State Legislature in 1986, and in 1987, the first DDD millage was voted in-favor by in-district voters. The millage is an ad valorem tax assessed against the district’s properties, subject to renewal every ten years. The DDD is primarily funded by this property tax. Downtown Hammond is recognized as a unique reflection of our local heritage, history, and culture by being a designated Louisiana Cultural District. This program enablestax incentivesfor cultural development. Hammond has been a Main Street since 1984! Here’s the story: In 1978, the development of the National Register Historic District in Downtown Hammond’s core set the stage for upward development. This district is maintained by the Hammond Historic District. In 1984, Hammond was one of the first four communities in Louisiana to pilot a Main Street program, leading to the establishment of Louisiana Main Street. Hammond is one of nearly 40 member communities in this statewide network that are passionate about revitalizing their downtowns. Hammond’s Main Street program is further supported by Main Street America. With an over 40 year community-driven revitalization effort, Downtown Hammond was recognized as a Great American Main Street Award winner in 2022. Michelle Kendall became a part of the DDD in 2018 as an intern. Since then, she has served in various roles including Community Programming Manager, Farmers Market Manager, Assistant Director, and was promoted to the role of Executive Director in December 2022. Michelle is a Southeastern Louisiana University Alumni. She holds a Master of Public Health degree from LSU Health Science Center of New Orleans. Her varied professional and academic background spans over various sectors including public health, economic development, government, non-profits, and more. Her past work includes policy & legislative coordination for the Louisiana Cancer Control and Prevention Programs, Co-Chair of the Louisiana Healthy Communities Coalition, non-profit event planning & fundraising for the Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans, and research & evaluation for Pennington Biomedical Research Center. She developed a passion for small businesses at her first job as cashier & supervisor at Acquistapace's Covington Supermarket in Downtown Covington, LA. Originally from Folsom, LA, she has called Hammond her home since 2014. She lives in the Iowa Addition, a historic Hammond neighborhood just blocks from Downtown. In her free time, she is working on a project or enjoying the outdoors with her son, Ellis, and dogs, Pinto & Adzuki. Dara C
Our vision is that Hammond is a place where preservation and progress coexist in pursuits of nurturing a thriving community. Our work is rooted in community engagement that instills local pride to support innovation and sustainable growth for Downtown Hammond. Downtown Hammond Earned the Designation of a Great American Main Street in 2022 The Downtown Development District (DDD) Board of Directors are the governing authority of the agency. Each member is nominated from property or businesses owners within the district and officially appointed by the Hammond City Council. Board meetings are typically held on the third Friday of each month at 9:00am in the City Council Chambers (312 E. Charles St. Hammond LA 70401). Open Seats Nominations Include:Term Appointment until December 31, 2027Nomination period rolling; Open Until Filled West Side Business/Property Owner (1) John Exnicios Board Chairman Farmers Market Committee Chair Largest Assessed Property Seat Board Chairman Farmers Market Committee Chair Largest Assessed Property Seat Mary Mowad Guiteau Board Vice Chairman Design Committee Chair Tangipahoa Chamber of Commerce Seat Board Vice Chairman Design Committee Chair Tangipahoa Chamber of Commerce Seat Kayla Morgan Marketing Committee Chair Largest Assessed Property Seat Marketing Committee Chair Largest Assessed Property Seat Todd Delaune Residential Committee Chair City of Hammond Mayor Seat Residential Committee Chair City of Hammond Mayor Seat Evan Singer Finance Chair Largest Assessed Property Seat Finance Chair Largest Assessed Property Seat Ryan Oliphant Events Committee Chair East Side Property/Business Owner Events Committee Chair East Side Property/Business Owner Organizational Structure We have the best job in town. Here’s we make dreams happen in Hammond. Downtown Development District The Hammond Downtown Development District was created as a political subdivision by the Louisiana State Legislature in 1986, and in 1987, the first DDD millage was voted in-favor by in-district voters. The millage is an ad valorem tax assessed against the district’s properties, subject to renewal every ten years. The DDD is primarily funded by this property tax. Statute District Map The Hammond Downtown Development District was created as a political subdivision by the Louisiana State Legislature in 1986, and in 1987, the first DDD millage was voted in-favor by in-district voters. The millage is an ad valorem tax assessed against the district’s properties, subject to renewal every ten years. The DDD is primarily funded by this property tax. Designated Louisiana Cultural District Downtown Hammond is recognized as a unique reflection of our local heritage, history, and culture by being a designated Louisiana Cultural District. This program enablestax incentivesfor cultural development. Downtown Hammond is recognized as a unique reflection of our local heritage, history, and culture by being a designated Louisiana Cultural District. This program enablestax incentivesfor cultural development. Accredited Main Street program Hammond has been a Main Street since 1984! Here’s the story:In 1978, the development of the National Register Historic District in Downtown Hammond’s core set the stage for upward development. This district is maintained by the Hammond Historic District. In 1984, Hammond was one of the first four communities in Louisiana to pilot a Main Street program, leading to the establishment of Louisiana Main Street. Hammond is one of nearly 40 member communities in this statewide network that are passionate about revitalizing their downtowns. Hammond’s Main Street program is further supported by Main Street America. With an over 40 year community-driven revitalization effort, Downtown Hammond was recognized as a Great American Main Street Award winner in 2022. Hammond has been a Main Street since 1984! Here’s the story: In 1978, the development of the National Register Historic District in Downtown Hammond’s core set the stage for upward d
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