Since 2000, Oakland Main Streets have generated 2,477 jobs

Main Street Oakland County is celebrating "Do It Downtown" weekend in Farmington August 2 through 5, recognition of the development of the county's walkable commercial districts.

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Farmington, Ferndale, Highland, Holly, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion, Ortonville, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester, Royal Oak and Walled Lake are members of Main Street Oakland County.

"Collectively, these 12 Main Street downtowns have generated more than $404 million in private and public investment, 2,477 new jobs and 330 new businesses since the program was formed in 2000," said Bob Donohue, program coordinator of Main Street Oakland County.

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