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Main Street Alliance and tourism office report grant awards and branding plans
Summary
Main Street Alliance reported $870 raised from print sales and awarded 10 revitalization grants from 20 applications; the tourism office said it had $15,000 in grant funds, awarded $9,500 across five local grants and plans 'Welcome to Nevada' banners this fall.
Main Street Alliance President Diane Knoche updated the City Council on downtown projects and volunteer and organizational work, saying the group has held training for board members, continued the caboose restoration project at Earp Park and installed flowerpots around downtown. Knoche reported that the Economic Vitality committee received 20 applications for revitalization grant funds and awarded grants to 10 businesses; Main Street raised $870 from the sale of the "One September Day" prints received from the City.
A tourism update from Jessica Sloniker reported $15,000 in grant funds were available this cycle, with five local grants awarded totaling $9,500 and additional applications still expected. Sloniker said new "Welcome to Nevada" banners are scheduled for installation in the fall and will be rotated for the holiday season; the Chamber office is recruiting a part‑time staffer to allow more community outreach in 2027.
