Top 5 Priorities
- Foster an Arts, Entertainment, Learning, & Recreation Community
- Promote the River and Form Greenspace Linkages from Downtown to the Environs
- Promote Housing within Downtown Frankfort and foster a diverse residential lifestyle
- Promote Downtown Frankfort as a Destination - a place for all to gather
- Improve the Infra-structure of our Downtown
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About Downtown Frankfort Inc.
In 1989, a group of property and business owners came together to address the decline of the downtown commercial district and formed Downtown Frankfort, Inc. This organization was developed as one of 28 Main Street Programs in the state of Kentucky. Currently, our city is one of 101 cities participating in the Main Street Program and has established the distinction of having 'graduate' status. As an active member of the Kentucky Main Street Program, Downtown Frankfort's organization is based on the four-point approach developed by the National Main Street Center. The components are:
- Organization
- Promotion
- Design
- Economic Restructuring
Downtown Frankfort utilizes these four disciplines to address downtown revitalization and economic development, while maintaining historic preservation. The Main Street Center is a division of the National Trust for Historic Preservation of which we are also members. Downtown Frankfort shares the distinction of being a Renaissance on Main Gold City. Renaissance on Main is a bricks and mortar program created by Governor Paul Patton to assist communities with downtown revitalization efforts. Renaissance on Main was designed to enhance and coordinate existing efforts as provided by the Kentucky Heritage Council, the Kentucky Main Street Program, and the Kentucky Certified Community Partnership Program.
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Robert Carter
President
Serafini Restaurant
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J.C. Young
Secretary |
Edward Kelsey
Vice-President
Capital Realty & Investments |
Ssrah Green-Robinson
Treasurer
Charles T. Mitchell Co. |
John Senter
Past-President
American Founders Bank |
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| Regular Board |
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Jeff Hancock
Century 21 |
Caroline Horn
The Milam House |
Zachary Moore
Farmers Bank
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Michele Prince
Whitaker Bank |
Scot Walters
Kentucky Heritage Council |
Laura Sudduth
Kentucky Housing Corp. |
Natalie Wilkerson
Kentucky Heritage Council
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| Ex-Officio |
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Steve Brooks
Executive Director
Frankfort Parks and Recreation | Carmen Inman
Executive Director
Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce | Joy Jeffries
Executive Director
Frankfort-Franklin County Tourism Commission | Roger Stapleton
KY Main Street Coordinator
Kentucky Heritage Council
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Kelly Everman
Executive Director
Downtown Frankfort, Inc.
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The Hon. Ted Collins
Judge Executive
Franklin County Fiscal Court |
| Advocacy
Downtown Frankfort acts as a catalyst to create and manage public improvements and enhance the quality of life in the downtown community. |
Education
We are all about informing the public about historic and economic issues that are relevant to the community development and historic preservation. |
Economic Development
Downtown Frankfort is the organization to oversee the development of a complimentary system of businesses. Business recruitment is a primary focus and goal of our organization. Without it, we will not sustain the mix of economic opportunity that makes for a successful downtown. We are the clearing house for property availability, public services, and financing opportunities. |
Events and Promotions
As the primary focus of Downtown Frankfort, events and promotional activities are key to establishing shopping and dining patterns. By providing many functions in the downtown area, tourist, local citizens, and residents are exposed to the many benefits and opportunities available. |
Facade Grant Program
This program offers assistance in the revitalization of building facades at a 50-50 owner match reimbursement. |
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