The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation recognized the best downtown revitalization projects of 2018 at the 28th Wisconsin Main Street Awards ceremony held Friday at the Heyde Center in Chippewa Falls. Mark R. Hogan, secretary and CEO of WEDC, and other WEDC leaders were on hand to recognize the efforts by Main Street volunteers and staff for the historic preservation and downtown economic development efforts in Wisconsin communities. “All across the state, those involved in the Wisconsin Main Street Program are making a real difference in improving their downtowns by developing new and innovative ways to attract visitors and support local businesses,” Hogan said. “These awards recognize the organizations and dedicated individuals whose efforts not only benefit their communities, but also set the standard for other Main Street communities statewide.”
Local winners:
Best Façade Rehab (Over $12,000)
Co-Winner: 205-209 Watson Street Renovation Project – Ripon
Corporate or Municipal Supporter
Louie Lange III and The Commonwealth Companies – Fond du Lac
Main Street Directors Years of Service
Amy Hansen, Fond du Lac (12 years)
Craig Tebon, Ripon (27 years)
Volunteers of the Year
Alan Hathaway – Fond du Lac
Barb Sander – Sheboygan Falls
Wisconsin Main Street Hall of Fame
Sam Meyer – Fond du Lac
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