PARTNERSHIPS

The Kentucky Main Street Program, launched in 1979, is the oldest Main Street program in the nation. The program, created by the Kentucky Heritage Council, is based on the four-point approach developed by the National Main Street Center of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The goal of the program is to encourage downtown revitalization and economic development within the context of historic preservation to ensure a vibrant future for Kentucky cities. They provide a variety of resources that help shepherd our program along.

Renaissance on Main is a downtown revitalization effort that brings together communities with the resources necessary to revitalize and restore Kentucky's downtown areas. This program, administered by the Governor's Office for Local Development (GOLD), focuses on job creation and economic development and seeks to reward communities that take steps to revitalize and maintain vibrant, economically sound development in Kentucky Main Street cities. Renaissance on Main cities are eligible to receive priority status when applying for funds through state government agencies.

The National Trust's Main Street four-point approach to commercial revitalization offers Ft. Thomas Renaissance a proven, comprehensive methodology to guide our efforts. The Main Street Center offers communities throughout the country a clearinghouse of information, advocacy of traditional business districts, research, and other helpful resources.

Preserve America promotes cultural and natural preservation and encourages greater appreciation and enjoyment of our cultural and natural heritage-from monuments and buildings to landscapes and main streets. Fort Thomas received this honored designation on April 20, 2004 in a presentation by First Lady, Laura Bush.

Garden Club of Fort Thomas
The Center of Town blossoms with color during the planting season thanks to the Garden Club's efforts and generous donation of plant materials that fill the medians, hanging baskets and planters. We also have the Garden Club to thank for designing and donating decorations to the holiday tree that adorns Inverness Park each December. Their efforts make our community more appealing that is key in creating a vibrant business district.

Fort Thomas Business Association - The Fort Thomas Business Association and Ft. Thomas Renaissance share common ground - fostering a healthy business community. The Fort Thomas Business Associations focuses on all businesses within Fort Thomas, while Ft. Thomas Renaissance's scope is the central business districts. By working together our organizations can make more of an impact for our Ft. Thomas businesses.

Rick Warner & Associates - Ft. Thomas Renaissance is fortunate to receive donated design and marketing expertise from this talented, full-service advertising agency. RWA's designs can be seen in the Ft. Thomas Renaissance logos and street banners, Shop Where You Live materials, and Merchants & Music posters.