Jasson W. Urey

The Town of Greenville Economic Development Strategy focuses on revitalizing the town by leveraging its assets, such as Thiel College, recreational opportunities, historic downtown, and existing businesses. The strategy addresses challenges stemming from past manufacturing base decline and population loss. Three top priorities are identified: redeveloping the Trinity North site, creating a comprehensive urban design plan for the downtown area, and prioritizing historic preservation. Additional strategies include strengthening Main Street, collaborating with Thiel College, enhancing recreation and arts/culture, improving neighborhoods, collaborating with the school district, developing Greenville's brand, and expanding agricultural and agritourism opportunities. The plan aims to attract new residents, businesses, and investment, building on Greenville's small-town charm, historic character, and recreational assets.

The Greenville Economic Strategy outlines a 10-year plan focusing on redevelopment of key sites (Trinity North, downtown properties, East Elementary, St. Michael's School), implementation of a comprehensive urban design plan and zoning for the downtown area, historic preservation efforts, strengthening Main Street, collaboration with Thiel College, enhancing recreation opportunities, promoting arts and culture, improving neighborhoods, collaboration with the Greenville Area School District, developing Greenville's brand, creating agricultural and agritourism opportunities, and enhancing the business and commercial environment. The plan details numerous action steps across these areas, specifying timeframes, cost estimates, funding sources, and responsible parties. The overall goal is to revitalize Greenville's economy and enhance its quality of life.