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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.
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