Re(STORE)ing - taking something you love and bringing it back to it's former glory.
~ The Mission ~
re(STORE)ing la mo project
The mission of this project is to highlight the existing amenities and key areas of opportunities to ENTREPRENEURS, TOURISTS and FAMILIES, in order to Re(STORE) this small river town into the thriving community it once was .
* It's our hope this website encourages locals and those beyond to bring ideas and more importantly ACTION, into the Re(STORE)ing of Louisiana, Missouri.
~ oVERVIEW ~
Past to Present...
Founded in 1816, Louisiana, MO, once a hub of production and economic activity, grew to a population of 5,131 in early 1900. With the changing times and fashion; pearl buttons, white gloves and other goods manufactured in Louisiana were no longer needed. In more recent history, Walmart moved in making it difficult for the "mom & pop" stores to compete. Shoe stores, clothing stores, dime stores, hardware stores, and others closed. Larger industries, such as Dundee and Hercules, left or greatly reduced their workforce. Many middle-class families had to move to find work elsewhere.
This slow decline of retailers and industries helped to decrease the population to 3,111 by 2020. Many of the downtown buildings are now empty and in need of repairs.
By promoting what's already here such as our rich history, historical buildings, the beautiful townscape and the possibilities of thriving unique businesses, we can refocus and restore. It's time!
A PLAN OF ACTION...
Phase One: Share the opportunities and uniqueness of our town with ENTREPRENEURS and those who desire what small-town charm has to offer. Through this website and other social media platforms, it is our goal - to bring new developers, business owners and investors to our town. We invite YOU to envision how you can be a part of the Re(STORE)ing of Louisiana, MO - "Missouri's Picturesque Rivertown".
Phase Two: TOURISM becomes the priority by getting the word out about our restored town, in new modern ways, reaching far and wide. Providing an enticing array of calendar events and seasonal opportunities to visit our town, along with the new businesses we'll have gained from Phase One. The goal - increase the tourists coming to our community and become known as a beautifully charming destination.
Phase Three: Entice FAMILIES to live in Louisiana, and be involved, by promoting our Re(STORED) town and amazing amenities. Providing them with numerous ways to be a part of this wonderful community while gaining the benefits of small town living. The goal - increase the numbers of thriving families in our town, who are not only here to take in all that Louisiana offers, but also wanting to be active in our community efforts.
