Downtown York
More Than Just a Main Street, it's a Place Worth Slowing Down For
Who We Are
Preserving what matters. Building what's next.
Main Street York is a community-driven revitalization program dedicated to strengthening Downtown York as the heart of the city. We bring together residents, local businesses, property owners, and partners to preserve York’s historic character while supporting a vibrant, walkable, and economically resilient downtown.
As part of the Main Street America™ network and Main Street South Carolina, we follow proven best practices while staying grounded in what makes York unique.
What is Main Street
About Organization
Main Street York is a community-driven organization dedicated to strengthening Downtown York as a vibrant, welcoming, and economically resilient place. Guided by local pride and historic character, we work alongside residents, businesses, and partners to ensure downtown continues to thrive for generations to come.
Mission
Our mission is to strengthen Downtown York as a vibrant, welcoming, and economically resilient district. Guided by local pride and historic character, we are committed to fostering growth, encouraging investment, and building a downtown that thrives for generations to come.
Purpose and Values
Main Street York exists to strengthen Downtown York as a vibrant, welcoming, and resilient place; rooted in history and rising with progress. Guided by the Main Street America™ Approach, we focus on supporting small businesses, encouraging local entrepreneurship, preserving historic spaces, and promoting downtown as a walkable destination. When people shop small in Downtown York, they help create local jobs, reinvest in the community, and sustain the character that makes York unique. Through partnerships, volunteer leadership, and community engagement, we work to ensure downtown growth reflects shared values and benefits everyone. We invite you to learn more, get involved, and support the future of Main Street York.
Our Committee
Krysten Franks
Main Street Coordinator
John Blomberg
Committee Chair, Area Manager - Business Consultant - SC SBDC, & Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship - Winthrop University
William Brown
Business Support Program Director - Community Works Carolina
Jose Cervantes - Jimenez
Research Manager of York County Economic Development SC
Nicki Degeneffe
York Business Owner - Spinning Out Pottery Studio
Missy Gray
Historic Property Owner & Board Member of City of York Architectural Review
Michelle Manning-Osborn
Director of Marketing and Communications - Visit York County
Alex Moore
Planning & Development Director - City of York
James Patterson
York Business Owner - Yorkville Marketplace
Eduardo Venegas
Deputy Director - York County Economic Development SC
City of York Main Street
Engagement & Support
Our Focus
Main Street York is a Main Street South Carolina community dedicated to strengthening Downtown York through the nationally recognized Main Street Four-Point Approach®. Guided by the principles of Organization, Promotion, Design, and Economic Vitality, Main Street York works alongside residents, businesses, and partners to support revitalization efforts that are community-driven and results-focused.
By honoring York’s historic character while encouraging thoughtful growth, Main Street York serves as a catalyst for economic development and long-term vitality in the city’s historic downtown district.
Main Street Program
York is a Main Street South Carolina community, designated by the Municipal Association of SC’s Main Street SC Coordinating Program. Main Street City of York is charged with administering the program at the local level and building public-private partnerships to spur economic development that achieves measurable results such as investment, business growth, and job creation.
