About Rehoboth Beach Main Street (RBMS)

Rehoboth Beach Main Street, Inc. a nonprofit organization comprised of our wonderful merchants and supportive residents who love downtown Rehoboth Beach and are dedicated to keeping it a real hometown and a thriving resort community. Rehoboth Beach Main Street celebrates our amazing community, our commitment to support local and our passion for our unique breathtaking downtown. Beach Main Street works to promote downtown Rehoboth Beach as a year-round beach town with a vibrant commercial area, attractive signage and storefronts, a full calendar of events, and economic programs benefiting the business and residential community.
Rehoboth Beach Main Street Executive Director, Dan Slagle

Dan Slagle has 30 years’ small business experience and a skill set to successfully collaborate with downtown Rehoboth Beach business owners, merchants, residents and community leaders to promote the positive image of downtown Rehoboth Beach as a great place to visit, shop, dine and invest.
Our Board of Directors

Dick Byrne
President

Jerry Filbin
Secretary

Blake Carey
General Counsel

Terry Kistler
Board Member

Peter Pizzolongo
Board Member

Steve Scheffer
Board Member

Edward Chrzanowski
Ex Officio

Carolyn Diefenderfer
Ex Officio
James Mease
Ex Officio

Suzie Martin
Vice President

Jill Dunham
Treasurer

Jen Carroll
Board Member

Cindy Lovett
Board Member

Sandra Skidmore
Board Member

Rachel Macha
Board Member

Rick Perry
Ex Officio

Paul Swiderski
Ex Officio
Our Four Point Approach and Committees
ECONOMIC VITALITY focuses on capital, incentives, and other economic and financial tools to assist new and existing businesses, catalyze property development, and create a supportive environment for entrepreneurs & innovators that drive our local economy.
DESIGN & BEAUTIFICATION support our downtown community by enhancing the physical and visual assets that set our commercial district apart.
PROMOTION positions our downtown as the center of the community and hub of economic activity, while creating a positive image that showcases our unique characteristics.
ORGANIZATION involves creating a strong foundation for a sustainable revitalization effort, including cultivating partnerships, community involvement, and resources for downtown Rehoboth Beach.