Events
May 21, 2013
In observance of National Travel and Tourism Week (May 4-12), the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism launched the 2013 Kansas Power of Travel campaign, which is focused on communicating the importance of tourism in Kansas communities. For their part in the week’s activities, t...
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May 13, 2013
This week I wanted to recognize one of our newest Main Street supporters, Dr. Guy Resch. Their ever popular motto “Your Healthy Smile Starts Here,” sums up what they do just right! They provide state-of-the-art dental care to ensure that their patients are healthy s...
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May 2, 2013
Congratulations to the top three winners of the: El Dorado Main Street 2013 Historical Building Photo Competition: Thanks to all those who took the time to submit a photo (Fourteen images submitted), and thanks to all those who participated in the voting process (nearly 700 votes cast!). Du...
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April 24, 2013
Business Spotlight- Walter’s Flowers Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, so what better business to high light than Walter’s flowers in our local downtown. Walter's Flowers proudly serves the El Dorado area. They are family owned and operated. They are committed to offering onl...
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April 16, 2013
A couple weeks ago we met with Ava Wedel, from the previously known Mane Attraction Hair and Nail Salon, to the new name and new location “tHAIRapy. “ Ava was inspired to name the salon tHAIRapy from a friend, who described her time in the chair as therapy.” I personally think t...
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February 8, 2013
Local downtown directors revitalize shuttered Kansas Main Street program Like the mythical phoenix that rose from the ashes of its predecessor to a renewed and invigorated life, directors from 23 Kansas downtown programs gathered last week in Hutchinson to revitalize Kansas’s Main Str...
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December 17, 2012
There are many ways to give this Holiday season. This has been a tough week for families all across the country and it has made me stop and think what I may be able to do to put a smile on someone’s face this Holiday season. There are several locations around town that are accepting donatio...
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November 26, 2012
Over the weekend El Dorado Main Street had their first ever Small Business Saturday Downtown Chili Cook-off. Eleven teams participated each choosing a local charity to donate their proceeds to. All together the teams raise over 790 dollars in just a few hours. We had a total of 141 “tasters...
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November 8, 2012
Last week, thousands of ghosts and goblins lined the streets of downtown El Dorado. It was the perfect combination of good weather, children, and candy to make it a successful event. The El Dorado YMCA reports that 1,500 children went through the haunted house that they built and host...
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November 8, 2012
Over the past four years, I have been blessed to be a part of El Dorado Main Street. I have been able to work with hundreds of volunteers, who choose to put their time and resources in helping the community. I have worked with countless business and property owners who have invested ...
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