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LONG GROVE BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS
(The LGBCP, “Long Grove Partners”)
Long Grove Partners is a 501 (c) 3 Not-For-Profit
public charity, whose broad mission is to:
- Preserve Long Grove’s historic character
- Host memorable experiences for guests and residents
- Create an environment where business can thrive
This organization serves as the leader in commercial
activities within the Village of Long Grove, Illinois.
The mission is centered around the businesses and
properties in the Historic Business District, but
also involves businesses, community groups and attractions
throughout the area who share our customer base.
The LGBCP is a hybrid structure, serving many functions;
those of a commercial property manager, a Chamber
of Commerce, a Tourism Bureau, a Main Street organization,
an Economic Development Commission, a public relations
firm and more. We are members of the National Trust
For Historic Preservation’s National Main Street Center
(http://www.preservationnation.org/main-street/
), and structured with the Main Street Four Point
Approach™ (expanded to Five) in mind.
Understanding that a vital business district must
be working constantly in multiple project areas, we
delegate our efforts to:
Design – Improving the historic
built environment, aesthetics, open spaces, customer
amenities
Economic Development – Helping businesses
become more profitable and attracting new partners
Marketing – Spreading our image as a high-quality
shopping, dining, and leisure attraction
Organization – Keeping our efforts managed,
supported, staffed, funded, inclusive, and progressive
Promotions – Hosting activities that entice
visitors from near and far, to enjoy our community
A volunteer Board of Directors consisting of business
and property owners, residents, and Village officials
oversees committee projects and manages a yearly budget.
Approximately 50% of the annual revenues come from
a contribution from the Village of Long Grove to maintain
a strong partnership, and a Special Service Area (SSA)
tax that is assessed to property owners in the downtown
district. This stable base helps to cover the daily
operations, staffing, organizational needs, office
overhead, contract obligations, communications, and
member services.
The balance of funding is earned annually from outside
Associate Memberships, sponsorships, donations, cooperative
advertising revenues, and participant fees at our
festivals and events. These revenues support continued
event programming, marketing strategies, and other
committee efforts within a yearly work plan.
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