Welcome to MUMfest
2007…
Now
in its 27th year, MUMfest promises to be the biggest and
best yet. Recognized as one of the finest award-winning family
festivals in the state, MUMfest is a combination of fun and
entertainment that annually attracts more than 80,000 festival-goers to
the revitalized beauty of New Bern’s historic downtown and waterfront. http://www.mumfest.com/
A look back at MUMfest '06
| In 1979,
city and county officials and community leaders established the Swiss
Bear Downtown Development Corporation, a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit to
spearhead and coordinate the revitalization of the downtown and
redevelopment of its waterfront.
Over the past 25 years, more than $70 million has been invested in the rehabilitation and new construction of 70 buildings, including four new waterfront hotels and three marinas. Property values increased on an average of 440%, approximately 200 businesses employ 2,300 people, and tourism, now a major industry, generated $70.4 million in 2000. Entrepreneurial in its approach, Swiss Bear's reputation for seizing opportunities, developing projects, and taking the necessary risks to affect change is widely recognized and respected. As stewards of the precious resources entrusted to this organization, its accomplishments clearly demonstrate the value of a nonprofits' service to the community |