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GMSA Annual Membership 2024
We aim to promote Main Street, develop and implement events and promotions, and attract additional businesses, residents, and tourists to our historic village. We strive to continue to make Main Street beautiful and a great place to visit, live, invest, and work. We ask that you join us in our efforts. Gloucester Main Street Association (GMSA) is a 501c6 non-profit organization comprised of business owners, commercial property owners, and with other supporters of Gloucester’s Main Street in the Historic Gloucester Village.
We receive NO funding from any government agency. We depend, in part on support from ALL parties interested in the development and growth of our downtown including members of our community, Main Street businesses, as well as other businesses and organizations.
We were recognized and received a 2021 Virginia Main Street Award for BEST BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM! We remain accredited and are committed to the Four-Point Approach of Promotion, Organization, Economic Vitality, and Design. We invite you to invest alongside us. Please review the attached descriptions of the four membership levels to determine which best meets your business needs. Gloucester Main Street Association (GMSA) is a 501c6 non-profit organization comprised of business owners, commercial property owners, and other supporters of Gloucester’s Main Street in the Historic Gloucester Village.
Our mission is to promote and preserve downtown Gloucester's history, economy, and social vitality. We strive to continue to make Main Street beautiful and a great place to visit, live, invest, and work. We ask that you join us in our efforts. THANK YOU for your investment in our Downtown!
GMSA Membership Benefits
Annual Cost $325
Marketing & Promotions
Enhanced Business Listing on the Gloucester Main Street online business directory.
Events and Sales are promoted in our monthly community newsletter.
At least one original post on Facebook and Instagram each month and one post shared from the member’s social media.
Cooperative Advertising opportunities.
Opportunity to Participate in Gloucester Main Street Association events, promotions, and Friends of Main Street Card program.
Quarterly Photoshoot with a professional photographer for high-quality, high-resolution photos; each business will have a minimum of four photos, one for each season.
Hosting Assistance in ribbon-cutting ceremonies for grand openings or expansions
Other Perks
Façade Design Assistance by Frazier Associates offered through Virginia Main Street
Listing of Commercial Properties in the district for sale and rent on the Gloucester Main Street website.
Access to Grant Opportunities (Ie. Façade & Interior Grant Program) $100 Savings on Retail Alliance Membership
Business Spotlights
*Businesses to provide their content for social media/newsletter via email to director@gloucestermainstreet.com (edited and approved by the director). Social Media consists of Facebook and Instagram. LIVES are Facebook.
Current GMSA Businesses & Partners
Arts on Main
Bangkok Noi
Bill Baxter Building
Camp Cardinal RV Resort
Chesapeake Bank
Fairfield Foundation
Gate of Life Acupuncture
Gloucester Brewing Company
Gloucester Mathews Gazette Journal
Gloucester Mathews Humane Society
Gloucester Parks, Rec & Tourism
Gunn’s Body Shop
Hair on Main
Kelsick Specialty Market
Lulu Birds Kitchen
Martin, Ingles & Hensley, Ltd.
Master Center for Addiction Medicine
Olivia’s in the Village
Smith’s Florist & Gift Shoppe
Southern States Gloucester
Split Enz Salon
Stroud Architects & Associates
The Cook Foundation/Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester
The LC Salon
The Silver Box
Tim Rowe Realtor
Tomlinson Exterminating
Up South
Village Art Studio
Wellness House
Yolanda’s
York & Main