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 |
Marvin Ewertt |
Sliver Threads |
Tim Thorpe |
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.
This program is supported in part through an agreement with the Kansas Main Street Program, Kansas Department of Commerce.
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.
