Community Improvement Corporation of Silverton

The Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) of Silverton is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation formed for the purpose of advancing, encouraging and promoting the economic, commercial, retail and civic development of the City.    The CIC's mission is to enhance the economic vitality of Silverton and maintain its outstanding quality of life through the retention and expansion of existing businesses, and to attract new businesses to the community. The Community Improvement Corporation's board of directors includes representation from leaders in the business community as well as the City of Silverton residents.

VISION, MISSION, & GOALS

Vision:  "For the City of Silverton to be a premier City in the Greater Cincinnati region, with 1) attractive and vibrant business corridors and neighborhoods; and 2)diversity in its residential population, incomes, and housing opportunities."

Mission:  The mission of the CIC is to revitalize the business district and to retain, expand, and attract capital investment and jobs to the City of Silverton. Some strategies used to implement our mission may include the use and promotion of local, state, and federal resources; providing financial assistance, tax incentives, and training/technical assistance programs to local businesses and residents.

The purpose of this corporation shall be:

1. The Physical Revitalization of City of Silverton, in particular the promotion of  safety, convenience, aesthetics, and economic viability.
2. The Economic Revitalization of City of Silverton, attracting new commercial enterprises, creating stability for small business, and insuring a continuing source of revenue to the City.
3. The Social Revitalization City of Silverton, fulfilling the needs of the citizens, restoring activity and liveliness of the city, providing a sense of community among the people, and to encouraging area wide events for the benefit of the residents and the business community.

 Goals:

1. To promote, foster, and invest in commercial and residential development projects in the City of Silverton that will result in:
2.  A revived vibrant and successful Silverton Market District corridor (Montgomery & Plainfield) with office, retail, restaurants, service and entertainment oriented businesses that serve the local population and attract visitors to Silverton.
3.  Development and tenanting of vacant and underutilized commercial, office, and industrial properties with businesses that are compatible with the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan while at the same time providing long-term quality jobs and tax revenue for Silverton.
4.  Development of vacant, underutilized, and foreclosed residential properties to place back on the market for homeownership.
5.  Partnerships with the Cincinnati Public School Board and other stakeholders that improve the academic standing and image of Silverton Paideia Academy.

For more information regarding the Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) of Silverton, please contact JoAnna Brown, Community Development Director, at (513) 936-6240 extension 16 or  E-mail: jbrown@cityofsilverton.com.