When people think about downtown revitalization, they often picture storefronts, events, flowers, banners, or historic buildings. While those things are certainly part of the picture, there is something even more important happening behind the scenes: partnerships. No single organization, business, property owner, volunteer, or government entity can revitalize a downtown alone. Strong downtowns are built…
At this month’s HHBA meeting, attendees heard from Kelly Lindberg about the restoration of the future home of Lemon & Rye on Main Street. When people see a beautifully restored historic building, they often see the finished product. What they don’t see are the months of planning, research, funding applications, partnerships, and problem-solving that happen…
What a day. It may have been a little cold and a little blustery, but that didn’t stop Harrison from showing up. We were thrilled to see so many people come downtown to admire the vehicles, visit with friends, bring their families, and enjoy the morning together. For a first annual event, the response was…