Omro is proud to be one of Wisconsin's 38 Main Street Communities!  

In August of 2011, Omro was announced as Wisconsin’s 37th Main Street Community.   The Main Street Program has been in the United States for over three decades and is found in over 2,000 communities in 37 states, including Wisconsin.  The Main Street Program utilizes the Four-Point Approach, which is a preservation-based economic development tool that enables communities to revitalize downtown and neighborhood business districts by leveraging local assets-from historic, cultural and architectural resources to local enterprises and community pride. The Omro Main Street Program will focus on downtown Omro, from Scott Park to Stearns Park and from the Omro Area Community Center to the pedestrian bridge.  This area is at the heart of the robust history of Omro and adds to the unique character of the City of Omro.  

The Omro Main Street Program will focus on downtown Omro, from Scott Park to Stearns Park and from the Omro Area Community Center to the pedestrian bridge.  This area is at the heart of the robust history of Omro and adds to the unique character of the City of Omro. 

Sit on an Omro Main Street Program committee!  The four key areas of the Omro Main Street Program are: economic restructuring, organization, design (based on historic preservation) and promotions.  Each committee is recruiting volunteers and will be providing upcoming trainings for volunteers.  To get involved, or to attend an upcoming training session to find out more (without obligation), please contact Kim Biedermann at 685-7005 x 22 or kbiedermann@omro-wi.com. [Dates for the committee meetings are as follows (you can attend one or all four): Design, November 3rd from 5:30-8:30pm; Organization, November 9th from 5:30-8:30; Promotions, November 16th from 5:30-8:30pm; Economic Restructuring, TBA]. 

Be an Omro Main Street Program volunteer!  There will be upcoming volunteer opportunities from helping staff events to assisting with mailings.  If you would like to help out on an “as needed” basis, please contact Kim Biedermann at kbiedermann@omro-wi.com or at 685-7005 x 22. 

Become an Omro Main Street Program donor!  While the State of Wisconsin provides Omro with in-kind technical assistance worth over $125,000 in a five-year period, it’s the dedication and support of the residents and businesses in Omro of the Main Street Program that will guarantee the long-term success.  To be a donor, please contact Kim Biedermann at kbiedermann@omro-wi.com or at 685-7005 x 22.