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The Heritage Foundation is a subsidiary non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) tax status that encourages and facilitates the development of vacant or underutilized downtown properties. It is also the primary funding arm for Downtown Springfield’s charitable, educational, and cultural heritage projects. It is
governed by a separate volunteer board of trustees.
Monthly Meeting: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 12
noon, George Dinges' Office
Chairperson: Carolyn Oxtoby, 523-3868
Members:
Carolyn Oxtoby; Chair
Bruce Ferry, Ferry & Associates
Michael Houston, Bank One
Dale Huston, Geneva Capitol Corp.
Lee Malany, Attorney
Susan Mogerman, Downtown Springfield, Inc.
Richard Morse, Melotte-Morse-Leonatti
Stanley Stern, Stern Properties
Bruce Thompson, McGladrey & Pullen
Projects:
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Financial incentives for property owners
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Grant writing
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Identification of properties needing rehab
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Communication with property owners
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Liaison with building code office
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