Become a Partner of Pontiac P.R.O.U.D.

                                      Benefits:

                                                 ~Partnership~
Your partnership is important because…
  • It builds a Positive Image for the HEART of Pontiac

  • It funds efforts to improve the business climate and increase property values.

  • It funds P.R.O.U.D. Promotions. PROUD encourages Customer Traffic to  Downtown thru
    Events & Tourism

  • A revitalized downtown is a safer and more attractive place to shop, live, work and visit.

  • A vibrant, safe and attractive downtown shows visitors our interest in the community.

  • Through Main Street, citizens and city government come together to find ways to
preserve Pontiac’s quality of life, which makes it such a desirable place to live.

  • Being a PROUD supporter of YOUR Downtown!


                                               ~Membership~
For your membership you receive:
  • Free, professional design consultations and assistance through the Illinois Historic
Preservation Agency and local designers.

  • Facade Improvement Grants:  50/50 Grant Using TIF Funds to Improve Building  Facades.

  • Rent Subsidy Program:  For qualified Retail Business. Call for details @ 815-844-6692.

  • Free P.R.O.U.D. Membership Window Decal & Certificate of Membership.

  • Free Membership Listing: (Web Page & Flyers)

  • Invitation to Annual Banquet & Voting Privileges

  • Referral services and access to professionals in the business and historic preservation fields.

  • A place/format to share and help implement your ideas.

  • Shopping guides to help direct visitors to your business.

  • Quarterly Update Flyers & E-Mail Communications

  • A partnership in helping stretch your advertising dollars. (Newspaper, Radio, Brochures)

  • Recognition at all P.R.O.U.D. events.

  • Being a PROUD supporter of YOUR Downtown!
Click here for membership application.