TIFFIN, OHIO – November 12, 2025 – Heritage Ohio has announced that Donna Gross, Downtown Tiffin Main Street Manager, has been elected to serve on the Ohio Main Street Manager’s Advisory Committee. She joins fellow directors Jen Tinkler(Marietta), Kate Repola (Vermilion), Mitch Price (Van Wert), Amy Breinich (Troy), George Sam (Medina), and Courtney Hendershot (Delaware).

The committee provides input and guidance to the Heritage Ohio Revitalization Committee, Board of Trustees, and staff. Members review and recommend programs, policies, and training opportunities, as well as coordinate Director’s Roundtable meetings and assist in setting program requirements. They also serve as communication links between Heritage Ohio staff and local Main Street directors, supporting collaboration among established and emerging Main Street and Downtown Affiliate Communities across the state.

“The committee plays an important role in maintaining consistent communication and ensuring that local programs have the tools they need to be effective,” said Gross. “It’s an opportunity to share knowledge and strengthen the collective impact of Main Street programs throughout Ohio.”

Gross has served as Downtown Tiffin’s Main Street Manager since early 2023. She is also a small business owner and entrepreneur, bringing firsthand experience in local business operations and community engagement to her role.

Heritage Ohio and Main Street America promote the revitalization of downtowns and commercial districts through a model that integrates economic development, historic preservation, and community collaboration.

“The Main Street model is not a short-term plan or a one-size-fits-all solution,” Gross said. “It is a practical framework that communities can adapt to their own strengths and priorities.”

Through technical assistance, advocacy, research, professional development, and capacity-building programs, Heritage Ohio and Main Street America support communities in developing sustainable local economies and a shared sense of place.

Gross added, “Engaging with Heritage Ohio and Main Street America provides communities with the tools and support to make measurable progress. When local leaders work together toward shared goals, downtowns become stronger, more resilient, and better connected to the people they serve.”

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About Downtown Tiffin
The revitalization of Downtown Tiffin began in 2011 with the formation of Tiffin Tomorrow, a grassroots initiative led by community members dedicated to promoting economic development and ensuring the long-term prosperity of the downtown district. In 2014, the City of Tiffin partnered with local organizations to serve as the official downtown development entity. Tiffin Tomorrow was incorporated into this effort, which now operates under the Seneca County Collaborative as the Downtown Development Board, the governing body for downtown revitalization efforts.

Since 2015, Downtown Tiffin has proudly participated in Heritage Ohio’s Main Street Program, further strengthening its commitment to historic preservation, economic vitality, and community engagement. Downtown Tiffin is also recognized as a nationally accredited Main Street America Program. Learn more at www.DowntownTiffin.org.

About the Seneca County Collaborative
The Seneca County Collaborative brings together the Seneca Regional Chamber & Development, Downtown Tiffin, and Destination Seneca County under one unified structure to better serve the businesses, communities, and residents of Seneca County. This integrated approach aligns economic development, tourism, downtown revitalization, and business services to create greater impact, improve access to resources, and drive long-term success across the county. Learn more at www.OneSeneca.org.