2016 Sterling Main Street

Business Driven
In 2016 Downtown Sterling is known as THE place to start a business. Downtown is a hub of activity as all the buildings are fully occupied with businesses that provide staples for residents and college students, specialty and gift stores, clothing outlets, business that serve as social gathering spaces, upper floor residential, visitor accommodations and quality restaurants.

Culturally Minded
Downtown Sterling is the cultural and entertainment center for Rice County, featuring festivals, the arts and art classes, food and live music, farmer's market, theatre and movies. The sidewalks are alive with street vendors and people enjoying the well-kept, walk-able downtown district. Downtown Sterling warmly welcomes seasonal travelers, visiting business people, campus guests, students and their families as well as citizens of all ages.

Community Supportive
Downtown Sterling is supported by a strong Main Street program that partners with residents, local governments, local educational institutions, and many other organizations to provide the information and financial resources to sustain the downtown district and the community. Successful and financially sound businesses have created a strong economic revitalization of the district, including job creation, improved real estate values and a larger, stable tax base.

Action Oriented
Main Street Sterling has developed and implements a plan of action to sustain and improve the central business district. Ample funding and a strong volunteer base demonstrate a proactive community united and committed to working cooperatively to ensure a thriving future in Sterling Kansas.