“I absolutely love Leavenworth Main Street! I've received so much from the program and its members. This group works for the good of all involved and everyone is willing to help each other. I was blessed with an interest-free loan from Kansas Main Street when I first opened Social Suppers, and now that I've purchased my building I plan to apply for funding to help with remodeling. This will create additional living or office space to our 'Downtown'.

Thank you Main Street for helping to make my dreams come true!”

Sincere regards, Shannon Herring  (Lover of 'Downtown' and Main Street Member) Social Suppers 

 “When I contemplated opening a business in our historic downtown I spoke with shop, restaurant and business owners about what organizations supported them and their goals.  Without exception, I learned that the Leavenworth Main Street program was a valuable resource.  Convinced that I could be successful in Leavenworth, I met with Wendy Scheidt, Main Street Director, and advised her of my plans to open a specialty store.  I purchased a building that Main Street told me was available (even though it was not publicly listed), received an IWW grant from Kansas Main Street, and I have received a no interest Network Kansas Loan - all made possible by the knowledgeable team of Leavenworth Main Street staff and members. I highly recommend membership in Main Street as it is a fantastic source of information, ideas, support, and networking.”

 Kathryn West, The Pot Rack

 “Working with Leavenworth and Kansas Main Street to update our store’s façade was a wonderful experience.  Our customers have been so complimentary of the new signs and awnings that Main Street helped us with.  Our look has gone from frumpy to fantastic.  All of our new look is because Main Street worked very hard with us to modernize our façade and make it affordable through IWW funding.  It’s wonderful to tell customers looking for us to look for the great blue awnings on Cherokee Street – that’s us!” 

 Joan Hall, Gronis Hardware 

"The Kansas Main Street Program, led by Jeanne Stinson and Mary Helmer, was the first downtown program in the nation to bring online, web-based training to their small business owners.  This is an example of how the Kansas Main Street consistently brings the most innovative, substantive programs that provide real results to their Main Street communities.  Owners need help learning how to grow their sales, their customer traffic, and increasing their small business profits, and Jeanne and Mary lead one of the top downtown programs in the nation making this happen.  I've worked with over 500 downtown programs in the country, and am proud to be associated with the Kansas Main Street Program."

Jon Schallert, President The Schallert Group