ICYMI: Emporia and Downtowns across Kansas are Rising Thanks to Governor Kelly’s Leadership, Local Partnerships

Topeka Capital-Journal

January 7, 2022

Achieving community success requires passion, focus, investment and partnerships, such as the Kansas Main Street program, a powerful tool for improving vitality in communities of all sizes.
Emporia Main Street implements the “4 Point Approach”: a program created by Main Street America to foster economic and community development. This practice, when coupled with volunteers, members and investors has created a busy and inviting downtown.
The Kelly administration made providing our communities the tools they need to grow a priority. The re-establishment of our state Main Street program provides our small businesses and entrepreneurs the ability to tap into a network of peers and support throughout the United States to help replicate best practices that result in sustainable growth.
Emporia Main Street was named the 2021 National Main Street Forward Award winner for our support of small businesses during the COVID pandemic.
Together, with support and advocacy on the state level, we are fully committed to making our communities and downtown districts the best places in the nation to live, work, and raise a family.

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