The Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation (DJDC) acts as a catalyst for downtown development and the marketing of Jamestown as the regional hub. The DJDC is dedicated to the promotion of the economic prosperity and social development of the city of Jamestown.
If you are considering starting or expanding in downtown Jamestown, we encourage you to call us. We can answer your questions, help you find the right location and connect you with the people and agencies that will help your business succeed.

Economic Development Committee: Strengthens downtown's existing assets and fulfills its broadest market potential by improving the competitiveness of downtown merchants; recruits new businesses; identifies new anchors; and encourages creative adaptive reuse of unused space.

Design Committee: This committee enhances the visual quality of downtown by addressing all elements of the commercial environment, not just buildings and storefronts, but also signs and amenities, landscaping, window displays and graphic design presentations.

Organization/Development Committee: This committee establishes consensus and cooperation by building partnerships among diverse groups and individuals who must work together to improve downtown in order to develop and implement a consistent, comprehensive community development program.

Promotion Committee: This committee creates and markets a positive image of downtown to attract customers and investors by developing special events, festivals, retail sales promotions, a public relations strategy; and exciting graphic and media presentations.

We have put together a package to make it easy for anyone thinking of starting a business in Jamestown. If you haven't done so already, please contact Lee Harkness of the Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation. He will see that you receive all of the assistance you need.