Main Street Martinez, Inc. DBA: Downtown Martinez & Co.

Downtown Martinez & Co. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to the economic growth and vitality of Downtown Martinez. Our program is designed to engage businesses and community leaders to enhance the vitality of our downtown through economic development, collaborative relationships, business support, advocacy, promotion and events. We strive to create a bright future while celebrating the history, culture, and deep roots of Martinez.

As a Main Street America™ Accredited program Martinez is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by Main Street America.

We maintain a strong, viable, and broad-based organization that embraces National Main Street’s Four Point Approach to Downtown Revitalization (Organization, Promotion, Design and Economic Vitality). 

We work towards keeping the downtown Martinez a safe, clean, and friendly district with diverse, prosperous businesses contributing to a vibrant small-town atmosphere while providing goods, services, and cultural environment that satisfy the interests and needs of residents and visitors.

Although Downtown Martinez & Co. is best known for the variety of community events that we produce, we also offer support, advocacy, and education to our downtown businesses.

• Welcome Mat. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
• Teamwork. We aim to build relationships with a wide spectrum of businesses, organizations and community members as we work to promote the downtown and businesses in our community together.
• Communication. We give people a voice by listening in an open exchange of information and perspectives.
• Embrace and Drive Change. We welcome it with an open mind and encourage creativity and innovation. We invest our time and energy in not only what is, but what can be.
• Efficiency. We are committed to optimizing our funding and community's resources throughout the organization. We will keep strong financial management and reporting practices to ensure the highest degree of financial stewardship.

Downtown Martinez & Co. does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. 

Downtown Martinez & Co. is nonpolitical and is not aligned with any political party, creed, organization, or movement. 

External evidence, such as negative publicity or social media, that reveals such discrimination, hate speech, disrespectful or bullying behavior or a political agenda as determined by Downtown Martinez & Co. in its sole discretion, may be taken into consideration.  Downtown Martinez & Co. reserves the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.

It is the responsibility of the board of directors and organization management to
ensure effective implementation of these policies.