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Downtown Canton Partnership outlines events, grants and rental assistance to boost downtown

Canton City Council · February 23, 2026
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Summary

The Downtown Canton Partnership described 2025 activities and 2026 priorities including events (First Fridays, Blues Fest), a farmers market that draws about 1,000 people weekly in summer, storefront renovation grants, and a rental assistance program to attract small-business tenants to downtown storefronts.

Todd Herbigs, executive director of the Downtown Canton Partnership (DCP), and Ryan Miller, the board chair, told council the organization is focused on events, marketing and small-business support to shift perceptions and attract investment in downtown Canton.

Herbigs said DCP runs recurring events including First Fridays and helped bring back Barbecue…

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