Author: St. John Main Street Corp.

St. John <Main Street

Our Mission

Membership Application

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The mission of the St. John Main Street Corporation is to stimulate our economic atmosphere and to continue to foster an environment of warmth and friendliness that is attractive to our current residents, visitors, and prospective businesses and families.

Please check all that apply:
__ New Member __ Individual
__ Renewal __ Business
I would be interested in:
__ Committee involvement
___ Occasional volunteer

Please complete and return to the Main Street Office with your check for:
$100 Business Membership
$$25 Individual Membership

St. John Main Street PO Box 146
115 E. 4th, 2nd Floor St. John, KS 67576
620-549-3542
www.sjmainstreet.stjohnks.net
sjmainstreet@stjohnks.net

Our Vision

To become a rural community of choice to reside in, or visit frequently, by providing a beautiful, historic, safe, and clean downtown district; marketing the small-town lifestyle locally and globally through many venues, including the internet and the use of incentive programs; and encouraging a strong sense of community support for the Main Street Mission, which is to stimulate our economic atmosphere and to continue to foster an environment of warmth and friendliness that is attractive to our current residents, visitors, and prospective businesses and families.

Membership Benefit Brochure

Updated 2007

About Main Street

St. John Main Street is a downtown economic development organization committed to the support and promotion of the downtown heart of St. John. Established in July of 1999, Main Street has been vital in the revitalization effort of the downtown.
Our four committees, Organization, Promotion, Design and Economic Restructuring, each oversee and coordinate specific elements of downtown maintenance that are unique to their function. The Board of directors oversees the committees, and provides assistance and guidance where needed.
The committees and Board are all comprised of volunteers, who are dedicated to the mission and vision of Main Street.
Anyone can be involved in Main Street, and we invite those interested to volunteer today!

Individual Membership ($25)

St. John Main Street recognizes the value of individual support and participation. Through individual membership, citizens of St. John may present concerns regarding economic development and historic preservation to the governing bodies as a united group. Quarterly newsletters will keep you informed of projects and activities of the organization, and how you can be involved! A membership decal will be provided for you to display your support and pride for SJMS.
Business Membership ($100)
Support of the Main Street program by local businesses is crucial to its success, and its continued ability to provide leadership in the economic development and historical preservation areas. As a member business, you will receive:
Quarterly Newsletters
A Member Page on the Main Street website
Access to Services through the Kansas Small Business Development center, such as:
Business Start-up Guidance and Assistance
Business Plan Writing assistance
Cost Projection and Finance Assistance
Small Business Loans
Small Business Seminars
One-on-one consulting visits
Access to NetworkKansas, a new One-Stop Tool for Businesses
Kansas Main Street Design Assistance
IWW Grants/Loans through the Kansas Main Street Program (**IWW is restricted to businesses in the downtown district)
Main Street Revolving Loans
Access to Main Street Resource Tools
Business Awning Program

Regular Promotional Events

St. John Jubilee : The community’s largest annual celebration, held in the Square.
Christmas Magic Around the Square: Our own, hometown charm on display for the Christmas Season, with carriage rides, Santa visits, arts and crafts, and more.
Easter Egg Hunt: Held in the Square, the event is open for children ages 10 and under.
Community Theatre: A melodrama cast with community talent, presented in 2007 as dinner theatre.
Golf Tournament: A newly established annual event, this summertime tournament is held at the Stafford County Country Club for 2-person teams.
Annual Meeting: A fun time for all members, the annual meeting includes food and fun as well as business.

Most of the regular promotions and events are designed to promote local businesses, too!!
How can we promote you?

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