Dear Supporter and Member:
Soon the Summer will begin, and we will face the Fall Season. What a Spring this has been, bringing so many changes to all of our lives. I suspect we will remember 2020 and 2021 in one way or another. Some memories good, some bad, some sad, and some happy moments, they all had an impact on us, this was the year of the good, the bad, the ugly that we all had to endure.
There was the Election, the COVID-19 Pandemic, job loss, sickness, death, yet there was love, marriages, new births, and so much to experience. Still, through all of this, there is a brighter day ahead, further up the road and far in the distance we all can and will see the light.
As we face all our tomorrows there is still much HOPE because our GOD is in control. Let us not forget He has kept us and Blessed us through these past twelve months; He is very able and powerful enough to take us to higher heights and Better times. It is God’s wisdom that gives me Hope for our people and our City.
I see a future where Pontiac is no longer called or referred to as, “The Hole In the Donut” . . . But will be seen as, “The Center of It All.” Thriving and growing with great schools, churches, and businesses, where we have unity in the community, filled with prayers, spirituality, great churches, strong families, and business savvy young people.
Where we take our Census to Heart, Black, Brown, Asian, Hmong, White, and we all Vote Yes, Vote early - our most powerful tool next to our Prayers. We are one United for a Greater Pontiac.
I see so much for a city and people that I love and for our children and children’s children. Yes, I speak from my heart because I have found so many friends here and have grown to love so many of you as a Pastor in the City. Pontiac is “The Center of It All,” and I am proud to be a part of it. So, we as a people must move on up the road to a brighter future. Trust God, hold on, be strong, keep the Faith, and always know GOD is in Control. “It is in my Heart,” how do you feel as you face tomorrow??
I’ve got a feeling - Everything Is Gonna Be ALRIGHT!!!
Join us and let's promote the positive of the Great City of Pontiac!
Sincerely,
Rev. Douglas P. Jones
Chairman
The Pontiac Marketing & Promotion Bureau (PMB) is a product and project of the
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Phone: (248) 571-5182
Email: mguerrero@mainstreetpontiac.org
Main Street Pontiac Welcomes You
Main Street Pontiac is a newly formed non-profit organization charged with managing the City’s Main Street program in downtown Pontiac and implementing the Main Street Four-Point Approach (Design, Organization, Promotion and Economic Vitality), in partnership with the City of Pontiac and Main Street Oakland County, as well as downtown businesses, property owners, Pontiac residents and volunteers, and other community partners. The Main Street Approach provides a framework for action and collaboration.
We are always looking for Volunteers
Main Street Pontiac is looking for residents and business owners of Pontiac to be ‘in the loop’ with what we do and who we serve in Downtown Pontiac. The best way to get involved is through volunteering for one of our many programs, as well as attending our community meetings, check our community calendar (above) for details. If you are an Entrepreneur in Pontiac, we would love to help you find the services you need to get your business off the ground, our Grant Help Desk service is held every month and is exactly what you need to grow your business. Keep a close eye on our Community Calendar for dates to attend free business classes through Oakland County Main Street.
PONTIAC LAUNCHES “THE CIRCUIT” AS NEW SOCIAL DISTRICT IN SUPPORT TO DOWNTOWN RESTAURANTS AND BARS
Pontiac, MI – Pontiac, the heart of Michigan’s history, is once again stepping up to support its local and small businesses during the coronavirus epidemic.
The recent launch of “The Circuit” as the Social District in downtown Pontiac will answer the call for increased foot traffic and support to its community through expanding alcohol consumption to the outdoors and permitting beverages to be consumed on foot within designated areas of the district. It will cost each business a one-time fee of $250.00 to obtain the Social District license and the application must be approved by the local government before the license will be granted.
In accordance with Michigan State Legislature there will be a set of guidelines that the Social District license holder must adhere to. These include but are not limited to, the container displaying the social district permittee’s trade name or logo or some other mark that is unique to holder, the container displaying a logo or some other mark that is unique to the commons area, the container is not glass, and that the container has a liquid capacity that does not exceed 16 ounces.
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Our Speaker:
Pastor Yolanda Whiten-Newman AME Church
Pastor Steve Bland, President of the Detroit area Pastors
Bring a Photo Yard Sign of your Love Ones- Dimensions 16x24 to line the area
Our City Wide (3) Day Revival will Follow:
Monday, July 26, Tuesday, July 27, & Wednesday, July 28, 2021
6:30 PM Nightly
Special Guest Evangelist: TBA
WATCH FOR LOCATION AND MORE INFORMATION TO COME!!
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Skate Park Support
Greater Pontiac Community Coalition/ Committee of 50 Joins up with Oakland County Sheriff’s PAL Program, Pontiac Main Street, and Pontiac Commissioner Angela Powell in supporting the Skate Park for our City of Pontiac. Pastor Jones committed $3,000.00 and issued a $3,000.00 match challenge to others to support raising funds for the Skate Park. The total goal is $250,000.00, Pastor Jones said he believes we can do this for our youth, young adults, and for Pontiac. Interested in contributing to the challenge, please contact pmbintheloop.com or the Sheriff’s Pal Program.
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