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What Sets Us Apart

Our Mission

The Tipton Main Street Association is dedicated to revitalizing and strengthening downtown Tipton as the heart of our community. Through collaborative partnerships, innovative projects, and a deep commitment to historic preservation and economic growth, we foster a vibrant, walkable, and inclusive downtown. We strive to enhance quality of life, support local businesses, celebrate our cultural identity, and ensure that Tipton remains a place where people live, work, and thrive—today and for generations to come.

Tipton Main Street Association 
History

Founded in 2017, the Tipton Main Street Association is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to revitalizing and strengthening downtown Tipton as the heart of our community. Over the years, TMSA has championed economic development, historic preservation, and placemaking initiatives that foster a vibrant and thriving downtown. 

  • 2017 – TMSA is founded

  • 2018 – TMSA completes “The Alley” project 

  • 2020 – TMSA and its community partners finalize the City’s Downtown Revitalization Plan

  • 2023 – TMSA works with the City to repurpose an underutilized parking lot into a downtown pocket park

  • 2025 – TMSA receives the Indiana Accredited Main Street designation from OCRA and Indiana Main Street

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Meet Our Team

Our team at Tipton Main Street Association is a blend of passionate advocates, dedicated volunteers, and skilled community organizers. Together, we work tirelessly to bring positive change to our communities.

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Rob Cochrane III

President

First Farmers Bank & Trust

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Lindsey Ogden

Vice President

Owner of The Green House

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Abby Ripberger

Secretary

Owner of The Green House

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Julian Purvis

Board Member

At Home Construction

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Patti Eliserio

Board Member

Tipton Municipal Utilities

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Tom Dolezal

Board Member

First Farmers Bank & Trust 

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Mike Benjamin

Board Member

Title Guaranty & Abstract Company

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Our Impact

Since 2017, TMSA has played a vital role in shaping a stronger, more connected downtown Tipton. From transforming underutilized spaces into community assets to hosting events that bring thousands downtown each year, our work fuels local pride, economic opportunity, and lasting change. With each project and partnership, we’re building a downtown that reflects the heart of Tipton—vibrant, welcoming, and full of potential.

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