Our Vision

A Downtown that is a bee hive of activity, that is filled with unique, quality businesses, and where great, friendly customer service is provided.

 

A downtown that reflects the artistic talent of the community and that has "draws" which attract locals, those related to Sterling College, and tourists (heritage, eco- and agri-).

A pretty, historic small town Downtown that is a community gathering place, where "you can go into old buildings and buy neat things," where you can have a great meal (with a drink), where people live above the shops, and where you can stay in a quaint hotel.

 

Downtown Sterling - The best blend of cosmopolitanism and Norman Rockwell.

 

Board of Directors

 

Blair Martin

President, Sterling College

Sharlyn Thode

Vice-President, At-Large #1

Barbara Benson

Secretary, At-Large #2

Tom Steffen

Treasurer, Sterling Historical Preservation

Tony Smith

Downtown Property Owner

Debby Oller

Chamber of Commerce

Jeff Laudermilk

Sterling College

Jessica Schmidt

Sterling USD 376

Mark Sarver

Downtown Retail

Earl Estill

Sliver Threads

Herb Albertson

At-Large #3, Sterling College

Andy Prebble

Ex-Officio, City of Sterling

Committees

 

Main Street Sterling takes a four-point approach to preserve the historic commercial district. This four-point approach includes committees working in areas of organization, promotion, design and economic restructuring.

 

Design Committee - Enhancing the physical appearance of the commercial district by rehabilitating historic buildings, encouraging supportive new construction, developing sensitive design management systems, and long-term planning

Promotion Committee - Marketing the traditional commercial district's assets to customers, potential investors, new businesses, local citizens and visitors.

Organization Committee - Building consensus and cooperation among the many groups and individuals who have a role in the revitalization process. 

Economic Restructuring Committee - Strengthening the district's existing economic base while finding ways to expand it to meet new opportunities -- and challenges from outlying development.