Staff and Services

Staff

Sarah Edwards

Executive Director

Office Location

The office of the Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation is located in the historic Hastings House at 200 South Front Street beside the Town Commons Park and the Neuse River.

Services We Provide

The DSDC acts as a liaison with the Town of Smithfield for all downtown related activities. We provide the following services to business and property owners with the Municipal Service District, as well as to Smithfield-area residents and prospective investors.

Generous grants for property renovations and business development

Available property listings

Business directory listings

Long-range and strategic planning for downtown, including Downtown Master Plan and Streetscape Plan and Implementation

Project development, acting as liaison between the Town and project proponents

Downtown website and social media campaigns

Monthly electronic newsletter

Special event liaison to Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department

Grant support for marketing signature downtown events

Grant writing for outside support of downtown goals

Fundraising management

Comprehensive marketing and brand development for Downtown Smithfield