Economic development manager outlines Colorado Main Street plan, board to recruit Main Street manager

Sep 2, 2026

Frederick's Economic Development Manager presented the town's strategy to affiliate with the Colorado Main Street program, including required board makeup, a staff Main Street manager, and a certification timeline of roughly 4–6 months after board formation.

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Alicia Talley, the Town's Economic Development Manager, updated trustees on the Colorado Main Street affiliation and next steps for downtown revitalization. Talley explained the program's history and four‑point approach, said the town must create a working board (approximately seven members with 51% downtown stakeholders), and noted a designated full‑time employee is required to be in good standing with DOLA (Department of Local Affairs).

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