Valley Center was among several cities recently picked to join the Kansas Main Street Program.
This program helps cities come up with revitalization and preservation plans for their downtown areas.
“When our main street businesses succeed, our economy succeeds,” said Governor Laura Kelly. “That’s why my administration restarted the Kansas Main Street Program in 2019 – to help our communities reinvest in our small businesses, recruit new families to our state, and grow our economy. The program’s expansion is further proof of its success, and I’m pleased to welcome these four additional communities.”
Eureka, Newton, and Topeka have also been chosen to take part in the program, which started in 1985 to help mainly rural communities. The program was suspended under the Brownback administration in 2012, but was restarted in 2019.
“We look forward to partnering with Kansas Main Street as we work to energize downtown Valley Center,” said Ryan Shrack, director of Main Street Valley Center. “We hope to strengthen our local organization by taking advantage of the training and other resources available to designated communities. We want Main Street Valley Center to thrive and grow into the future, and we believe the services Kansas Main Street offers will help us do that.”
“Eureka, Newton, Topeka, and Valley Center are outstanding additions to Kansas Main Street,” Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland said. “They have each demonstrated the vision and commitment to the long-term development of their downtowns—and this will help set the stage for new growth and a stronger local business community.”
Follow the link below to learn more about this program and what impacts other cities expect to see.
