Kate Baker, executive director of Noblesville Main Street, delivered the nonprofit’s annual report to the Common Council on Dec. 2, saying the organization continued to rely on municipal support and private sponsorships to run downtown programming.

"Every year, the city of Noblesville provides extraordinary support for our organization," Baker said, thanking the council and naming the city’s contributions. She told the council the city provided $40,000 in direct financial support and more than $70,000 in in-kind assistance this year, and that farmers market revenue remains the organization’s strongest revenue source at roughly $90,000 in 2025.

Baker described Main Street’s governance and programming: 19 board seats (15 voting, four ex officio), a small paid staff ("1 and a half positions") and committees focused on economic vitality, design, promotion and organization. She said merchant-support programs have grown from about 15 businesses to 45, and more than 50 vendors had already committed to the 2026 market season.

Baker also described evolving programming decisions: First Fridays adjusted away from monthly themes after data showed attendance and dwell time held steady, and the organization has leaned on media partnerships and sponsors to amplify downtown events.

Near the end of her presentation, Baker announced a planned departure. "On October 4, I celebrated my fourth year in this role. And on October 17, we shared the news of my departure at the end of the year," she said, adding that final interviews for the next executive director are underway.

The council did not take any formal action on the report; Baker’s presentation was acknowledged and the meeting moved on to other agenda items.