DOING BUSINESS IN DOWNTOWN MOORESVILLE
The prospect of opening a new business or relocating a current one can be intimidating. Below is some information that may assist if you are considering purchasing or leasing space within the Downtown Mooresville district.
Our network of business owners is also an excellent resource for advice and helpful hints; we encourage you to join one of our monthly Mooresville Downtown Commission Board Meetings to make acquaintances and hear our efforts first-hand.
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The Mooresville Downtown Commission (MDC) is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization that exists to provide leadership dedicated to the improvement of the Downtown Mooresville district.
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Formed in 1987, the MDC facilitates downtown development, creates promotions, plans and implements events, supports preservation and serves as a clearing house of downtown information. We strive to enhance the appearance, desirability, and vitality of this very important economic and social center.
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The district is funded in part by a Municipal Service District (MSD) that encompasses approximately 24 acres. The MSD was created in the late 1980’s and the property owners in this district pay an additional property tax.
BENEFITS & ADVOCACY
Being located within the Downtown Mooresville Municipal Service District has many benefits, including advocacy, guidance, and marketing efforts from the MDC, support from fellow business owners, and advantages such as being in an official Main Street community. The MDC strives to provide innovative ideas to assist our entrepreneurs - from sustaining a strong digital presence to advocating at the local or state level on topics that may negatively affect our businesses, to maintaining a steady stream of information about the current and future projects that will impact our businesses, historic tax credits, and even providing monetary support in partnership with the Town of Mooresville via grant monies for new and developing projects. Qualifying businesses or property owners may be eligible for these grants allocated through the Mooresville Downtown Commission. Details and application can be found HERE.
MAIN STREET CHAMPION
Via the NC Main St program, the MDC has the privilege of honoring individuals who consistently contribute to the advocacy of Downtown. For his dedication to preserving Mooresville’s history and his unwavering commitment to revitalizing downtown, Mooresville is proud to recognize Ron Mack as its 2024 North Carolina Main Street Champion! He was honored at the 2025 Main Street Conference, held this March in Downtown Mooresville.
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Ron Mack was raised in the heart of Mooresville, where his family has owned businesses and properties for generations, always nurturing and valuing the downtown area. In 1941, Ron’s family acquired a building, now known as Mack on Main, and in 2022, Ron embarked on a major renovation that he calls "unfinished business."
After spending decades in Greensboro focusing on his career and family, Ron knew the time had come to restore this beloved family treasure. For over a decade, he and his father, Mitchell, had discussed the renovation, and finally, the timing aligned, allowing Ron to honor his father's vision.
Ron describes the project as a “renovation that evolved into a restoration,” a “labor of love.” Spanning about 16,000 square feet, the renovation was a true passion project, with a focus on restoring the building’s original features. Now, 100 years later, the building stands ready to continue its legacy and contribute to a vibrant future on Main Street. In addition to his work on the renovation, Ron serves as a Board Member for the Mooresville Downtown Commission, continuing his family’s long-standing commitment to giving back to the community. Congrats Ron!
