Who are we?
MainStreet Steamboat Springs is an organization comprised primarily of businesses within the designated MainStreet district, 3rd St to 13th St and Yampa Street to Oak Street.
What do we do?
MainStreet Steamboat Springs was founded in 2004 in response to concerns by downtown business owners that redevelopment of the Steamboat Ski Area base area and development of business districts outside of the downtown area would impact business in the historic central business district. Following the revitalization model established in 1980 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. This proven model is used by more than 2000 communities across the nation. Soon the Downtown Business Association, which had existed for many years, was incorporated into the expanded Main Street program, becoming the basis for the Promotion Committee.
The 4-Point Revitalization Model, as established by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is made up of four primary committees. These are:
- Promotion – special events, retail events, branding and image building, PR
- Design – infrastructure and streetscape, beautification (inc. clean and safe), new development review, parking management, historic preservation advocacy
- Organization – fundraising, membership, communication,
- Economic Restructuring – Strengthening existing businesses, recruiting and retaining businesses, economy building, sales tax analysis, market analysis
and the Board of Directors is responsible for : Fiscal oversight, stategic planning, visioning, committee oversight, and advocacy for the downtown district.
Why do we do it?
Downtown Steamboat Springs is the heart and soul of our community. We are the only mountain community with both a western ranching heritage and nearly 100 years of skiing and winter recreation history. Our values encompass true western hospitality, a healthy community lifestyle and a willingness to share what we hold so dear. MainStreet Steamboat Springs is dedicated to being the unified voice that works for our members to advocate for our downtown, our citizens and our businesses. Our goal is to create a vibrant, attractive and prosperous place for people to visit, work and live.
MISSION: The mission of MainStreet Steamboat Springs is to preserve, promote and enhance downtown Steamboat Springs. This is accomplished using the 4-Point Approach of Promotion, Design, Organization and Economic Restructuring as prescribed by the National Main Street Center of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
VISION: Historic downtown is the heart and soul of Steamboat Springs. It is locally valued, prosperous and diverse- a "gathering place" that is people oriented and convenient for residents and visitors alike. It embraces our western and winter sports heritage and complements our recreational, cultural and natural assets.
UNIQUE BRANDING STATEMENT: Downtown Steamboat Springs is the heart of an authentic western community where ranchers, skiers and artists all sit at the same table.
