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the collaboration ensures no one is left without shelter while allowing local organizations to lead.
“ It’ s better to partner with a church or local organization and then be a support system for them,” she said.
Downtown Corbin is preparing for increased activity as well. The Corbin Arena is now operating on much firmer footing and is approaching the point where long-standing debt will be paid off.
Mayor Razmus also noted that the much discussed second exit at The Arena is also in talks to become a
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reality, and more updates will be shared in the near future.
Nearby, the new Marriottbranded hotel has already become a point of pride.
“ It’ s stunning that you’ re in Corbin when you walk in there,” Razmus said.
With the hotel now officially open to the public, Mayor Razmus noted all of the opportunities that can follow due to the implementation of the hotel, especially in its location where it is so close to The Arena, and will soon be connected to the Corbin Center.
The Corbin Center
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expansion is expected to open later this year— allowing the city to attract conferences, trade shows and regional events. With that growth comes new challenges, including parking needs, which city leaders say they are already planning for through long-term funding strategies.
With the hotel now open to the public, Mayor Razmus said its location creates new opportunities for Corbin, particularly given its proximity to the arena and its future connection to the Corbin Center.
Corbin’ s leaders remain
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mindful of the city’ s unique challenges as a community spread across three counties and not designated as a county seat.
“ We’ ve got to fight for every dime,” Razmus said. But that reality, she added, has only strengthened the city’ s resolve.
Corbin’ s story is less about quick announcements and more about steady groundwork— investing in infrastructure, strengthening services, and building partnerships that will support the community for decades to come.
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