About Main Street Barberton

Main Street Barberton is a nonprofit organization in the City of Barberton focused on rehabilitating and revitalizing the downtown area through economic development and growth activities. Established in 2022, the organization aims to provide the citizens of Barberton – and residents all over the state of Ohio – a unique and magical downtown experience.

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Our Mission

Committed to strengthening the Barberton community through preservation-based economic development of our historic downtown.

Our Vision

Create a downtown of shared prosperity, equal access to opportunity, and inclusive engagement.

Meet Our Executive Director

Melanie Black Amato, a Barberton native, brings two decades of experience in government, nonprofit leadership, and small business ownership to her role as Executive Director of Main Street Barberton. Amato began her career in criminal justice, and later took on leadership roles in two nonprofits, serving as Executive Director for Drug Free Collier and as Associate Executive Director for Healthy Start Coalition of Southwest Florida. Amato built the organizations by bringing together community leaders to accomplish goals – a skill she intends to put to good use in her role as Main Street Barberton’s leader

My role is to help bring people together to help downtown Barberton thrive, and I’m excited to do it!

Main Street Barberton Annual Report

 

 

 

Board of Directors

Denny Liddle

Denny Liddle

President

Raymond James
Ryan Struckel

Ryan Struckel

Vice President

Kave Coffee Bar

Ann Hutchison

Ann Hutchison

Secretary/Treasurer

Barberton Public Library
Shelly Habegger

Shelly Habegger

Member

Barberton City Schools

Tom Harnden

Tom Harnden

Member

Retired
Mayor Bill Judge

Mayor Bill Judge

Member

City of Barberton
Justine Liddle

Justine Liddle

Member

Full Spectrum Marketing
Tina Ludwig

Tina Ludwig

Member

Global Icons
Amanda Morrisson

Amanda Morrisson

Member

Flat Iron Studio & The Pale Petal
Sarah Carlson

Sarah Carlson

Member

The Red Hare Personal Chef and Catering

Susan Wynn

Susan Wynn

Member

Barberton Design Review Board
Keith Starcher

Keith Starcher

Member

Retired

Josh Troche

Josh Troche

Member

Pedal Stomper Productions 

Founding Members

Corporate Partners

2025 Magic City Arts and Music Festival Sponsors

The following individuals sponsored the 2025 Magic City Arts and Music Festival located in downtown Barberton.

Diamond Sponsors

Summit Visitors Bureau

Multi-Platinum Sponsors

BWXT

Raymond James

Platinum Sponsors

Barberton Community Foundation

Gold Sponsors

Magic Pedal Pub

Peak Family Chiropractic

Pedal Stomper Productions

Renewal By Andersen 

Magic City Pickleball Club

Event Sponsors

Band Sponsor – Green Diamond 

Band Sponsor – El Wray Records

Band Sponsor – Ignite Brewing Company 

Band Sponsor – The Corner 

Band Sponsor – M & M’s Taphouse

Band Sponsor – Liedertafel

Band Sponsor – The Hunky 

Band Sponsor – Magical Theatre Company  

Band Sponsor – Block 7 

Mayor William B. Judge 

Balloon Display – S+T Balloonology  

Merchandise – Little Dragon’s Hoard Shoppe 

The Red Hare Personal Chef & Catering  

Youth Area – St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 

Youth Area – First Presbyterian Church  

Drone – Smart Infrared Inspections   

Printing – Barberton Gazette  

 

Flowerpot Sponsor

The following individuals sponsored the flowerpot program for our downtown beautification initiative.

Christine Finan

Barberton Local Fire Fighters 329

Barberton City Schools

Kavé Coffee Bar

Kiwanis Club of Barberton

Debra Shreiner – Helen Scott Realty

Jeff and Shelly Habegger

Jack & Connie Colanda

Finley Plumbing, Inc.

Bruce May- Kennedy & Collins Co. LPA

Magic City Kiwanis

Shannon Davis

White Rabbit Galleries

Remarkable Diner 

VFW Post 1066

Caines Flowers

Dr Douglas A. and Jane C. Gormley Charitable Fund

Mr. & Mrs. Harnden

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