Released on = February 13, 2007, 9:39 am

Press Release Author = Frank Quinn, Program Manager - Heritage Ohio

Industry = Non Profit

Press Release Summary = Teresa L. Gilles, Executive Director of Main Street Amherst,
has been chosen to represent Ohio's 38 Main Street programs on the Heritage Ohio
Main Street Manager Advisory Committee.

Press Release Body = The Heritage Ohio Main Street manager advisory committee, as
elected by their peers will serve in an advisory capacity to the revitalization
committee, board of trustees and staff of Heritage Ohio. Their duties shall include
reviewing and recommending programs and policies of the Heritage Ohio Main Street
Program, including trainings, speakers, and program requirements. Recommendations
will be made to the Heritage Ohio revitalization committee for consideration. The
advisory committee may act as liaisons between Heritage Ohio staff and the Ohio Main
Street managers.
The Ohio Main Street Program is coordinated by Heritage Ohio, as designated by the
National Trust Main Street Center. Heritage Ohio works as a catalyst for downtown
development by gathering together downtown organizations, conducting statewide
seminars and conferences and providing a network to share knowledge, common
experiences and challenges concerning downtowns and neighborhood commercial
districts. Heritage Ohio has received support from the Ohio Department of
Development's Office of Housing and Community Partnerships, the National Trust for
Historic Preservation, the Ohio Historic Preservation Office, Sky Financial, Chase,
and National City Bank.

Web Site = http://www.mainstreetamherst.org

Contact Details = For more information regarding the Heritage Ohio Main Street
Program, please visit www.heritageohio.org or call 614.258.6200

For more information about Main Street Amherst, visit www.mainstreetamherst.org --
call 440.984.6709 -- or email: director@mainstreetamherst.org