NEWS RELEASE
August 1 , 2018 Contact Information : FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
John Hendricks , Executive Director Office : ( 608 ) 269-4123 E-mail : ceo @ bikesparta . com
Connect Communities Kick-Off in Sparta Public invited to participate in downtown revitalization effort .
Sparta , WI – The Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce and the Sparta Downtown Cooperative would like to invite all downtown business owners , property owners and residents throughout the community interested in the future of Downtown Sparta to a Connect Communities Kickoff Meeting on Wednesday , September 5 th beginning at 5:00 p . m . at the offices of Kaiyuh Services , 112 N . Water Street in Sparta .
The Connect Communities Programs , offered through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation ( WEDC ), is designed to provide training and networking for communities working on revitalization topics . Representatives from WEDC will be present to share information on the Connect Communities program and to discuss downtown revitalization projects and strategies . “ This will be a great opportunity for individuals with a stake in the downtown to come together and work with the City and WEDC to promote revitalization in our downtown commercial district ” said John Hendricks , Director of the Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce . The meeting will consist of a short walking tour of downtown , a presentation and a brief strategic planning session .
According to Reinhard Mueller , downtown business leader and chair of Sparta ’ s Downtown Cooperative , “ The selection of Sparta for inclusion in the Connect Communities Program is confirmation of the progress that is being made in re-establishing our downtown as a destination for shopping , dining , and socializing .”
Sparta was recently chosen by the WEDC to participate in the Connect Communities program . According to WEDC , the Connect Communities program helps local leaders leverage the unique assets of their downtowns and commercial districts , providing access to resources and networking opportunities to local leaders interested in starting a district revitalization effort . Please contact the Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce ( 269-4123 ) if you have any questions .
The Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to fostering community prosperity and improving the quality of life through cooperation , promotion , education and active leadership , as well as enhancing economic benefits and providing networking opportunities for members .
Our Mission : “ Welcoming Businesses , Unifying the Community , Creating Possibilities ”
For more information on the Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce ’ s services , activities , and programs , please visit : http :// www . bikesparta . com / or call ( 608 ) 269-4123 .
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